POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

The newly created Center for Nanophysics and Advanced Materials (CNAM), formed from the union of the Center for Superconductivity Research and condensed matter physics research groups at the University of Maryland (UMD) College Park, is seeking exceptional candidates for CNAM PostDoctoral Fellowships. This center brings together 17 UMD Physics faculty covering most areas of condensed matter and nanophysics research (see www.cnam.umd.edu), including:

• Correlated electron physics, e.g. superconductivity, reduced-dimensionality electron systems, quantum-based mesoscopics, spintronics, quantum condensed phases, semiconductors; and

• Nanophysics, e.g. nanoparticle synthesis and physical property measurement, surface physics, molecular electronics, nanotube and graphene physics.

The objectives of the CNAM are to:

• Establish a unique, interdisciplinary center for the interchange of ideas and skills among scientists working in all aspects of condensed matter and nano physics;
• Lay the foundations for future high technologies based on electronic properties of condensed and nano systems; and
• Develop talented scientists to become future leaders in the field.

Exceptional candidates for the CNAM Ferrell (theory) and Glover (experiment) Post-Doctoral Fellowships are being sought. Candidates are typically within a few years after receipt of the Ph.D. The prospective post-doctoral fellow is required to work in close collaboration with members of the CNAM. The initial salary is $55,700 plus benefits, and the term of appointment is two years. A $5,000 research expense fund will be available to each successful candidate.

For best consideration send an e-mail with a CV, publication list, and a research proposal identifying CNAM members of interest to: PostDocFellow@cnam.umd.edu before 1 December, 2008. In addition, please have three letters of reference sent to the same address. Fellowship candidates will automatically be considered for other available postdoctoral positions.

CNAM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and applications from women and minorities are encouraged.