Physics: Assistant Professor in theoretical/computational physics

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Miami University
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Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
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Physics:  Assistant Professor in theoretical/computational physics; position is tenure-eligible and will start in August 2018. Responsibilities include teaching and research mentoring at the undergraduate and master’s levels; establishing a productive, externally funded research program; contributing to professional service.  The Department provides a competitive startup package; interdisciplinary research components are encouraged.

Required: Ph.D. in physics or related discipline by date of appointment.

Consideration may be given to candidates who overlap with at least one of the following areas: quantum optics/quantum information (strongly-coupled many-body physics, quantum metrology, hybrid cavity optomechanics, quantum circuit electrodynamics, and quantum memory); condensed matter and nano-scale physics (investigation of structural, magnetic, and quantum phase transitions in intermetallic alloys and thin-films, along with study of their thermoelectric and electronic transport properties;  biological physics (ranging from metabolism and biomechanics at the cellular level, to those associated with collective behavior and the development of complexity in living system).

Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans and teaching philosophy to https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=4932.  For inquiries about posting, contact Herbert Jaeger at physearch@miamioh.edu.  Screening of applications will begin November 30, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

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