The College of Wooster invites applications for a two-year Post-Doctoral Research position in physics beginning January 2009. This position will involve half-time research and half-time teaching. The qualified candidate will typically teach one course and one lab each semester, have the opportunity to guide student research, and conduct research in collaboration with our departmental faculty. This position supports recent PhDs transitioning from graduate school to permanent academic positions and provides mentoring in both teaching and the development of an independent research program. Teaching opportunities include both our introductory and advanced courses. PhD in physics or related field expected.
Our department is an inclusive community that emphasizes cooperation over competition. A June 2004 report by the American Institute of Physics lists our department in a short table of physics programs with high student satisfaction and high bachelor's degree production. Our physics club has won national awards for its elementary school outreach program. Our NSF-REU summer program has attracted students from 18 states and 37 institutions to work closely with faculty on research projects. Each Wooster student completes a yearlong senior thesis project in our nationally recognized senior capstone program. Wooster ranks in the top 3 percent nationally as the baccalaureate origin of PhDs when compared with other 4-year institutions.
Send cover letter, CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. John Lindner, Physics Chair, at JLindner@Wooster.edu. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Drug-free workplace.