US: Full-time, junior level position in Molecular Engineering and Nanotechnology

As seen in the 14 January issue of Science:

UNIVERSITY OF
WASHINGTON

The Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Washington is seeking to further grow its expertise in Molecular Engineering and Nanotechnology. Applications for a full-time, junior level position in Molecular Engineering and Nanotechnology are invited from candidates with expertise in molecular/nano devices in one or more of the following areas:

• Low power/dense electronics
• Electrical (RF and other methods) readout and control of biochemical processes
• Sensors for low concentration/single molecule detection/sequencing of biomolecules
• Energy conversion and storage at nanoscale
• Circuits and systems using molecular devices
• Biocompatible electronic materials and devices

The candidate should hold a PhD, have an interdisciplinary background; prior post-doctoral or higher level experience is valued. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and to participate in the teaching and service missions of the department. Scientists and engineers who apply should show evidence of excellence, originality and productivity in research and potential for excellent teaching. The candidate would be expected to interact with the Chemistry department in the College of Arts and Science as well as other departments in the College of Engineering and other colleges in the University. It is anticipated that the appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor. All offers will be contingent on budgetary approval by the University.

UW has the highest level of federal funding of all public universities, and the second highest among all universities in the nation. The Electrical Engineering Department currently has 42 tenure track faculty (34 men/8 women). External research expenditures of the department in 2009-2010 were nearly $18M (see www.ee.washington.edu). The University of Washington faculty engage in outstanding teaching, research and service.

Please submit your CV, three representative publications, plan for future research, teaching statement, and the names and addresses of at least three references to our website: http://www.ee.washington.edu/facsearch/. Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2011. For any administrative issues related to the search, please contact Sarah Espe (assist_to_chair@ee.washington.edu).

The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University of Washington is the recipient of a 2006 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Faculty Career Flexibility and a 2001 National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering, and mathematics (see www.engr.washington.edu/advance).

The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.