Contact information: Director Ward Plummer eplummer@utk.edu Voice: 865 974-2288 (UT) 865 574-5503 (ORNL) FAX: 865-974-3949 (UT) Deputy Director George M. Pharr Materials Science and Engineering pharr@utk.edu Voice: 865 974-8202 (UT) FAX: 865 974-4115 (UT) |
Joint Faculty Positions
EXPERIMENTAL CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY
ONLINE APPLICATION
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Based on a rich tradition of partnership, the University of Tennessee (UT) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have created Joint Institutes in four key areas of mutual strength. UT and ORNL currently operate Joint Institutes in neutron science, computational science, and biological science; a fourth Joint Institute for Advanced Materials (JIAM) will be built on the UT-Knoxville campus. The Joint Institutes share the tremendous resources and research capabilities offered by both institutions, and offer extraordinary opportunities for scientific research, educational experiences, and career development.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee and the Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD) at ORNL are soliciting applications for two junior Joint Faculty positions within the field of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics. Both positions are affiliated with the newly established Joint Institute for Advanced Materials and joint between UT and ORNL. One position will be a tenure track faculty position with UT as the home institution while the other position is a staff scientist position at ORNL. This search is for entry-level scientists at the level of assistant professor, although a more senior appointment will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Preference will be given to candidates within the fields of nanoscience, quantum transport, and spintronics, but applicants with research experience in other areas of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics are also strongly encouraged to apply. The university offers highly competitive start-up packages with substantial contributions from the JIAM. In addition, the recipient of this offer would be intimately involved in the program development of JIAM, and in the design and purchase of major equipment for the Joint Institute. Joint Faculty recipients furthermore enjoy easy access to the world-class research facilities at ORNL, such as the Spallation Neutron Source and Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences.
The successful candidate is expected to have a strong research record, an outstanding promise for future research accomplishments, strong interest in interacting with ongoing research programs within the Department of Physics and ORNL, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics or a closely related field and suitable postdoctoral or faculty experience. The university welcomes and honors people of all races, creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity. Applicants should send a CV, a letter describing current and future research interests, and a list of references, or preferably, submit their applications on-line at http://altiris.phys.utk.edu/jobapp/. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent separately. Application materials should be addressed to Experimental Condensed Matter Search Committee, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1200. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2006 and will continue until the positions are filled. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.
The Joint Institute for Advanced Materials is a joint project of the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.