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  • Faculty Job Opportunities

    The James Franck Institute is a Research Institute within the Physical Science Division of the University of Chicago. The Division includes several other such institutes. Each brings together faculty from several academic disciplines in the Physical Sciences. These disciplines are Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geophysical Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics.


    No faculty positions available at this time in the JFI.

    Post Doctoral Scholar Jobs


    Postdoctoral Scholar in Physics & Biophysics

    The Gardel group and the Jaeger group have an opening for a motivated postdoctoral scholar to work on high-speed confocal imaging of dense colloidal systems. This research would bridge projects pursued by both groups. Possible topics range from investigating the connection between structure and dynamics in physical systems near the jamming transition to elucidating the mechanisms underlying shear-thickening to measurements of the mechanical response of biological fibers and cells.

    Additionally, there are openings in Jaeger's group for postdoctoral scholars with an interest in nanoparticle assembly and electronic transport, and in the dynamics of macroscopic granular materials.

    All of these positions are available immediately.
    To apply, contact gardel@uchicago.edu and h-jaeger@uchicago.edu by email with a cover letter and a CV.

    Postdoctoral Scholar Condensed Matter Theorist

    This link describes Condensed  Matter Theory/Applied Mathematics
    Postdocs at the University of Chicago which we hope to appoint starting
    Fall, 2007.


    Research Scientist Jobs


    Research Scientist Position in Condensed Matter Theory with Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Theory

    The James Franck Institute of the University of Chicago invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Research Scientist. Applicants must work at the intersection of condensed matter theory with atomic, molecular and optical physics theory. Qualified applicants will have a PhD degree and at least four years of Postdoctoral experience along with a demonstrated record of successful accomplishments in these two fields prior to hire. For details about specific job opportunities and how to apply visit http://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu. We hope to appoint starting June 2008.The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

    The individual must be trained as a theoretical physicist in both Condensed Matter and Atomic and Molecular and Optical Physics. Postdoctoral experience and a demonstrated set of accomplishments in these fields is required.

    Interested individuals must apply online. A cover letter along with a C.V. and Publication List should be attached. In addition, please arrange for three letters of reference to be mailed to:

    Ms. Pegg Anderson
    The James Franck Institute
    The University of Chicago
    929 E. 57th St.
    Chicago, IL 60637


    Other News of The JFI

    Institute members make news by their discoveries and their activities. Recent news items are featured below. You may also access our News of the JFI archives to view older news items.

    2008

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  • 2007

  • Physics with a Bang, also at The New York Times: University of Chicago Physics professors Heinrich Jaeger and Sidney Nagel demonstrate principles of physics with explosive results:

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    Updated 1/08




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