Job Opening: Endowed Chair in Biophysics at Texas Christian University

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Christian University invites applications for the Moncrief Endowed Chair in the area of biophysics at the Associate or Full Professor level.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses, advise PhD candidates, and conduct an independent, vigorous, and funded research program.  We expect that the Chair holder will lead the future growth of the Department in the area of biophysics.  Special consideration will be given to candidates specializing in nano-biophysics.  Current related research areas in the Department include nanosize material science, spectroscopy, and theoretical physics.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in Physics, a strong record of achievement in biophysics research, a consistent record of external support, and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and outreach.

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research statement, a statement on teaching philosophy, and complete contact information of at least three professional references either electronically to Marilyn Yates at:

m.yates@tcu.edu

or by mail to:

Department of Physics and Astronomy, TCU Box 298840, 3000 W. Bowie, Fort Worth, TX 76129.

Review of applications will begin soon after January 1 and will continue until the position is filled.  TCU is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Recent publications/presentations

Three graduate students presented results of their research at the 4th Canadian-American-Mexican Graduate Student Physics Conference in Acapulco, Mexico (October 22-24, 2009):

Raul Peters:

"In situ surface photovoltage investigations of surface defects in ZnO modified by remote plasma treatments"

Ryan Rich:

"Bulk Modulus of Silicon Carbide Nanowires and Nanosize Grains"

Monika Wieligor:

"Study on Silicon Carbide Nanowires produced from Carbon Blacks and Structure of Carbon Blacks"

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