Full Professor (W3)
in experimental physics
We are seeking qualified applicants for teaching and research in the area of nano and quantum transport with the long-term goal of quantum information processing. The starting date is 01.10.2010. Research should complement existing activities in the experimental and theoretical groups of the "Jülich Aachen Research Alliance - Fundamentals of Future Information Technology" (JARA-FIT, RWTH Aachen / FZ Jülich, http://www.jara-excellence.de).
Among the teaching duties is the participation in the education of students of experimental physics, solid state physics, and physics courses for students of other disciplines.
A Ph.D. degree is required; additionally, Habilitation (post-doctoral lecturing qualification), an exemplary record of research achievement as an assistant / an associate / a junior professor or university researcher and/or an outstanding career outside academia are highly desirable. Ability in and commitment to teaching are essential. German is not necessary to begin with but will be expected as a teaching language within the first 5 years.
The application should include supporting documents regarding success in teaching.
The RWTH Aachen aims to increase the number of women in areas in which they are under-represented, thus women are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information please see: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/equality
The RWTH Aachen aims to integrate persons with disabilities, thus persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information please see: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/disabilities
Please send a cover letter stating research aims and a CV to:
RWTH Aachen
Prof. Dr. U. Simon
Templergraben 55
52062 Aachen
Germany
Closing date: 01.05.2010
