STANFORD UNIVERSITY FACULTY POSITIONS, THEORETICAL PARTICLE PHYSICS The Department of Physics at Stanford University is seeking applicants for faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of theoretical particle physics. Applicants with research focus in any branch of theoretical particle physics will be considered. Candidates should also be, or show promise of becoming, excellent teachers at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Appointments will begin on or around September 1, 2009, depending on the circumstances of the successful applicants. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, publication list and research plan, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to us. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged -- use Subject: Particle Theory Search, and send to tice@stanford.edu. Mailed submissions should be addressed to Particle Theory Search Committee, c/o J. Tice, Physics Department, 382 Via Pueblo Mall, Stanford University, Stanford CA 94305-4060. Applicants should aim to have all materials, including letters of reference, submitted and received by December 1, 2008. Stanford University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research and teaching missions. _____________________________________ STANFORD UNIVERSITY FACULTY POSITION, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR AND OPTICAL PHYSICS The Stanford Physics Department is seeking candidates suitable for a faculty position in atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics. Applicants at all levels will be considered. We seek candidates with both significant accomplishments and promise of important future achievements, who will lead innovative experimental research efforts. Applicants with research focus in any branch of AMO physics will be considered. Applicants should also be, or show promise of becoming, excellent teachers at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The appointment will begin on or around September 1, 2009, depending on the circumstances of the successful applicant. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, publication list and research plan, and arrange to have three letters of references sent to us. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged - use Subject: AMO Experiment Search, and send to tice@stanford.edu. Mailed submissions should be sent to: AMO Search Committee, c/o J. Tice, Physics Department, Stanford University, 382 Via Pueblo Mall, Stanford, CA 94305-4060. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 1, 2009. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the universityâ??s research and teaching missions. ______________________________________ STANFORD UNIVERSITY FACULTY POSITION, CONDENSED MATTER THEORY The Stanford Physics Department is seeking candidates to fill a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in condensed matter theory. (Extraordinary applicants will be considered for appointment at the tenure-track or tenured associate professor level.) We are seeking candidates with both significant accomplishments and promise of future achievements who will lead outstanding and innovative research efforts. Applicants with research focus in any branch of condensed matter physics will be considered. Applicants should also be, or show promise of becoming, excellent teachers at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The appointment will begin on or around September 1, 2009, depending on the circumstances of the successful applicant. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, publication list, research plan, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to us. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged - use Subject: Condensed Matter Theory Search, and send to tice@stanford.edu. Mailed submissions should be sent to: CM Theory Search, c/o J. Tice, Physics Department, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-4060. Although late applications may be considered, applicants should aim to have all materials, including letters of reference, received by December 1, 2008. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the universityâ??s research and teaching missions. ______________________________________ UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN NANOSCIENCE The Petersen Institute of NanoScience and Engineering (PINSE: www.nano.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh has an immediate opening for a full-time research associate (RA). The RA will be responsible for supporting the research activities relating to the characterization instrumentation (optical spectroscopy and microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and XRD) within the Nanoscale Fabrication and Characterization Facility (NFCF). The RA will be required to maintain, modify, and develop the equipment for current and future research efforts and also to assist and train students, post-docs and other scientists on the equipment. The ability to contribute to the related activities of NFCF in nanofabrication and transmission electron microscopy is also desirable. The successful candidate must have a PhD degree in materials science, physics, chemistry, or related field, extensive knowledge in materials characterization and instrumentation, and a strong aptitude for collaborative research in an academic environment. Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills also are important. Please send a cover letter and a CV with contact information for three references by Nov. 30, 2008 to: Theresa Costanzo, 348 Benedum, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15261 (costanzo@engr.pitt.edu). The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.