The Department of Physics invites applications for faculty positions at the tenure or tenure-track level, depending on qualifications. This recruitment is for physicists working in:

• Laser-matter Interaction Physics

A Ph.D. is required and strong postdoctoral experience in the field is generally expected. Good teaching is a high priority of the Department. Therefore, strong teaching skills and potential are necessary.

TO APPLY: Applications should be submitted electronically, with "Condensed Matter/Nano Search" or "Laser-matter Search" and applicant's name on the subject line.  Applicants should send a CV, a statement of research interests and plans, and a statement of teaching philosophy.  In addition they should arrange for a minimum of four letters of recommendation to be sent electronically with applicant's name and referee's name in the subject line.  Application materials and reference letters should ONLY* be sent electronically to:

phys-chair@physics.umd.edu

Please include the name of the search and name of the applicant in the subject line (e.g., 'Laser-matter Interaction-John Doe').

*If you are having problems submitting your application electronically, please contact us at 301-405-5946.

For best consideration, applications should be received by
February 1, 2008

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.