Assistant Professor Position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics The Department of Physics at Duke University invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the area of experimental condensed matter physics, broadly defined. The appointment begins in fall 2012. The successful candidate should show a strong commitment to research and teaching. Send research and teaching statements, a CV, and the names and letters from three references to cmsearch at phy dot duke dot edu. Applications, including letters, received by November 15, 2011 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity in all of its many facets and meanings. See the Physics Today Jobs ad.
Postdoctoral Fellow(s) Biological Physics
Physics Department, Duke University
Duke University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow(s) to join an interdisciplinary
collaboration with Professors Glenn Edwards (physics) and Dan Kiehart (biology). The
research involves molecular, cellular, and tissue dynamics during early morphogenesis
based on in vivo imaging of Drosophila embryos, advanced segmentation of time series
of confocal images, and modeling based on physics concepts. The successful candidate
should hold a Ph.D. in physics or related fields with a strong background in experimental,
numerical, and analytical methods. Experience with femtosecond lasers would be
beneficial. The position is available starting in the fall of 2014.
Applicants should send a letter of interest and their curriculum vitae to
GEdwards@phy.duke.edu. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be sent to this e-mail address.
Duke University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from
underrepresented groups.