Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Physics - Tenure-Track (Open Rank)

INSTITUTION: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
DEPARTMENT: Physics
POSITION: Tenure-Track – Open Rank
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The Department of Physics invites applications for an open rank tenure-track position in experimental or theoretical areas of biophysics or nanoscience to begin in the fall of 2012. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in physics or in closely related areas and will have, or high potential of, a vigorous externally funded research program. Experience in mentoring and teaching of graduate and undergraduate students in a robust and collaborative research program, so as to participate effectively in WPI's distinctive curriculum, will be valued. Preference will be given to applicants who can complement the outstanding team of researchers in the department as well as WPIwide. Please see www.wpi.edu/research, www.gatewayparkworcester.com and www.wpi.edu/+Physics for current research interests and activities at WPI. Significant start up funds are available commensurate with research potential at WPI.

Founded in 1865 and located one hour west of Boston, WPI is one of the nation's oldest, most innovative technological universities, WPI is a nationally ranked university with an undergraduate student body of over 3,500 and 1,300 full-time and part-time graduate students. The Department of Physics offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks WPI among the top national universities and recently placed WPI in its top 30 for faculty resources. Further information about WPI and the department can be accessed at http://www.wpi.edu.

Interested candidates should submit an application (in pdf format) consisting of (i) a cover letter addressing the alignment of the candidate's research with the department's interests, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a description of research plans addressing the connection to the department and WPI, (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (v) arrange for three to five reference letters. Send to Prof. Germano Iannacchione, Head, Department of Physics at ph-search@wpi.edu. Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis but application materials should be submitted by December 1st, 2011.