Computational Physics or Computational Materials Science Faculty Job Posting (Dept of Nanoscience)

Computational Physics or Computational Materials Science Faculty Job Posting
(Department of Nanoscience)

The Nanoscience Department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks to hire a tenure track faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Computational Nanoscience. The Department of Nanoscience is a dynamic and transdisciplinary department that is graduate-only and research-intensive. The Department of Nanoscience offers several graduate degree programs including Ph.D.’s in Nanoscience with concentrations in Synthetic Biology and in Advanced Materials; a thesis-based MS; and a Professional MS in collaboration with the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The department is located within the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, an institution joined between the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University.

Applicants who work in the field of computational physics or computational materials science and can complement, collaborate, and grow current research efforts in the department to build a strong computational nanoscience research program are welcome to apply. Of particular interest are those whose research programs will focus on solid-state physics, quantum computing, condensed matter physics, the development of computer-based mathematical models (machine learning) for understanding, analyzing and predicting the behavior or properties of systems relevant to nanoscience and nanotechnology, and develop algorithms and simulation tools to advance the state of the art in multi-physics simulation for a large variety of physical processes in 2D and 3D, where problems are not well defined; however applicants with strong background in solid state physics and working in the field of computational nanoscience, broadly defined will be considered. Qualified applicants will have an earned PhD in a relevant science discipline such as materials science and engineering, physics, computational mathematics, or more of these specialized fields: physics, mathematics, engineering, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience and have at least two years of postdoctoral training. Competitive candidates will have an excellent record of research as demonstrated by their publication record and exhibit great promise of extramural funding or have an established record of extramural funding. New faculty will be expected to develop an externally supported research program, teach effectively at the graduate level, collaborate with researchers in the Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering as well as with researchers in their field, and participate in Departmental and University service activities, with opportunities at the Joint School to engage in entrepreneurial activities.

To learn more or apply for this position please visit our website at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu and view position number 999961.

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application – Current CV with publications, cover letter, list of references, research statement, teaching philosophy, two or more reference letters, unofficial transcripts

Applicants are asked to provide the names, email address, and phone numbers of at least (3) contacts to provide Letters of Recommendation, in the References section of the electronic application. These contacts will be solicited by the SpartanTalent system via email and asked to provide a confidential Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur as soon as the applicant submits the application for consideration.

Complete applications including references should be received by October 1, 2024 for full consideration; however, the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search process should be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Hemali Rathnayake (hprathna@uncg.edu ).

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.