University of South Carolina
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
The University of South Carolina invites highly qualified applicants to apply for a Assistant Professor faculty position in theoretical condensed matter physics that starts on August 16, 2006. The department is seeking outstanding candidates with a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate is expected to interact with existing experimental programs and establish a highly visible, well funded research program involving graduate students and post-doctoral scientists. The department has active condensed matter research programs in superconductivity, magnetism, spintronics, mesoscopic physics, device physics, and quantum computing with strong ties to the newly formed USC NanoCenter. Our theoretical group focuses on the foundations of quantum theory, fundamental problems in statistical physics, and computational methods in quantum physics. Candidates should submit a complete curriculum vitae, publication list, statement of research interests and accomplishments, a research plan, and a minimum of three letters of recommendation to: Professor Richard A. Webb, Chair of the Theory Search Committee, USC NanoCenter, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC 29208. e-mail applications can be sent to rawebb@physics.sc.edu. Evaluation of applicants will begin November 1, 2005, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of South Carolina is an EO/AA employer and encourages applications from minorities and women. Further information is available at http://nano.sc.edu and http://www.physics.sc.edu. Applications ccan also be made online at http://uscjobs.sc.edu.