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Employment Opportunities updated 9/20/2011

For a complete listing of open positions within other areas of MIT, visit the MIT Human Resources Job Search pages.

Employment Opportunities: Academic

The Physics Department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology invites applications for the faculty positions described below. Faculty members at MIT conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses, and supervise graduate and undergraduate participation in research. Candidates must show promise in teaching as well as in research. Preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level.

The application deadline for all faculty positions is November 21, 2011. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a brief description of research interests and goals (the latter NOT TO EXCEED 3 PAGES IN LENGTH) at the following web site:  http://www.academicjobsonline.com. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded to the same site. Only web submissions will be accepted.

Candidates who are uncertain whether they fit into a particular search should contact the most relevant search chair plus the Department Head, Edmund Bertschinger, edbert@mit.edu.

ASTROPHYSICS

The Astrophysics search is unrestricted with respect to area of specialization. Current astrophysics faculty are active in optical, radio, X-ray, and gravitational wave astronomy; in broad areas of theoretical astrophysics and cosmology; in the understanding of dark matter and dark energy; in studies of exoplanets; and in space plasma physics. MIT hosts the Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, whose faculty and research staff contribute instrumentation for and conduct research using several facilities including the Chandra X-ray Observatory, the Murchison Widefield Array, the Magellan telescopes in Chile, and LIGO. Any enquiries should be directed to Professor Paul Schechter, Search Committee Chair, schech@mit.edu.

BIOPHYSICS/SOFT CONDENSED MATTER

We invite applications for a faculty position in the fields of Biological and Soft Condensed Matter physics. Preference is given to individuals working in experimental fields. Any enquiries should be directed to Professor Mehran Kardar, Search Committee Chair, kardar@mit.edu.

HARD CONDENSED MATTER

The search in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics covers broad areas such as strong correlations, nanoscience, and quantum information.  A wide range of experimental expertise will be considered.  Any inquiries should be directed to Professor Young Lee, Search Committee Chair, younglee@mit.edu.

EXPERIMENTAL NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS

Currently, the research groups in the Nuclear and Particle Division and Laboratory for Nuclear Science have strong interests in strong interaction physics (Jefferson Lab, OLYMPUS/DESY, CMS heavy ions), electroweak symmetry breaking (CMS), dark matter searches (AMS, DarkLight, DMTPC and MiniCLEAN) and neutrino physics (KATRIN, Double Chooz, Daedalus and LBNE). We are also initiating a program in accelerator science and technology. This search is broad in scope so that applicants with research interests in other areas of nuclear and particle physics are strongly encouraged to apply. Any enquiries should be directed to Professor Bolek Wyslouch, Search Committee Chair, wyslouch@mit.edu.

THEORETICAL PHYSICS

Theoretical Physics: Quantum Computing and Information

The Center for Theoretical Physics is seeking applications in all areas of its activities. We encourage applicants working in quantum computation and information, including condensed matter physicists whose interests have a strong overlap with these areas. Any enquiries should be directed to Professor Iain Stewart, Search Committee Chair, iains@mit.edu.

Theoretical Particle Physics

The Center for Theoretical Physics is seeking applications in all areas of its activities. We encourage applications in particle phenomenology, beyond-the-standard-model physics, early universe cosmology and astro-particle physics, string theory, and strongly interacting systems. Any enquiries should be directed to Professor Iain Stewart, Search Committee Chair, iains@mit.edu.

Theoretical Nuclear Physics

The Center for Theoretical Physics is seeking applications in all areas of its activities. We encourage applications in QCD and nuclear theory, including lattice QCD, strong interaction phenomenology, nuclear astrophysics, many-body physics, and heavy ion physics. Any enquiries should be directed to Professor Iain Stewart, Search Committee Chair, iains@mit.edu

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Employment Opportunities: Postdoctoral

The following non-faculty, postdoctoral research position is presently available within the Department of Physics and its closely associated departments, labs and centers.

Postdoctoral Fellow: Physics Education Research

Integrated Online Learning Environment

Join a new program to develop an open source integrated online learning environment that integrates short learning modules, cognitively categorized homework, links to chosen external simulations, and coupled in-class activities like peer instruction.  The modules blend assessment, instruction, outside assets, and discussion groups.  We will assess everything a student does using Item Response Theory which will allow us to guide instruction of student and class. Mining student use data will allow us to measure the learning of individual instructional exercises and to improve assessment items.  This environment will be built using LON_CAPA.org and will implement our new Modeling Applied to Problem Solving pedagogy. See http://relate.mit.edu for related work. 

Position 1:

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD/EdD in Physics education research, education.
• Candidate should have experience in implementing research-based pedagogies both online and in-class environments.
• Teaching experience in College level Introductory Physics.

Desired Requirements:

• Experience writing problems and instructional material
• Working knowledge of cognitive theories and models for problem solving.
• Knowledge of online homework systems (knowledge of LON-CAPA is a plus).

Position 2:

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science or related field (Exceptional Candidates with a master Degree will be considered).
• Experience using PERL, PHP and MySQL.
• Working knowledge with HTML, Javascript and CCS.
• Interest in developing next generation educational products.

Desired Requirements:

• Knowledge of Statistics/data analysis.
• Experience with Mod perl and Apache.
• Familiarity with Linux and Linux server management.
• Experience in product management and design.
• Experience in developing educational software is a big plus.

Former Postdocs have continued to positions in academia and education companies. Inquiries and applications (CV, Cover letter, and names and addresses of three referees) in pdf format should be sent to Dr. R. Teodorescu, rteodore@mit.edu (Subject line should read: Application for Postdoc Position at RELATE).  Review of applications will begin immediately; starting date flexible.

Additional openings at MIT are listed on the Human Resources Positions Available web site.

The Department maintains a listing of faculty and postdoctoral openings outside of Physics Headquarters in building 4-304, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139.

 

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