Employment Opportunities

Faculty Position in Biological Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment in experimental biological physics to begin in the 2010-2011 academic year. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field, a compelling record of research accomplishments, and a strong interest in teaching physics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications from any area of biological physics will be considered. Active areas of biological physics research at Vanderbilt span the range from single molecules and molecular ensembles to cellular dynamics and systems biology with experimental expertise in imaging science, optics, nanotechnology, microfluidics, electrophysiology, and systems modeling. This work is supported by trans-institutional programs in Imaging Sciences, Integrative Biosystems, Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, Nanoscience, and Advanced Computing which foster close collaborations between Physics, Chemistry, and Biological Sciences and the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, a cosmopolitan city rich in cultural activities. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, list of research publications, statement of research and teaching interests, several representative publications, and at least three letters of recommendation, should be sent to

Professor David W. Piston, Chair
Biological Physics Search Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Vanderbilt University
VU Station B #351807
Nashville, TN 37235-1807

or electronically to biophysicssearch@vanderbilt.edu. Review of applications will begin Nov. 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Vanderbilt University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Physics/Biomedical Engineering

Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Surgery, in a collaborative effort with the Vanderbilt Institute of Integrative Biomedical Research and Education, to develop novel techniques for recording and characterizing the magnetogastrogram and magnetoenterogram (biomagnetic fields of the stomach and small bowel). The Vanderbilt University GastroIntestinal SQUID Technology (VU-GIST) Laboratory, a joint effort between Vanderbilt’s Departments of Surgery and Physics and Astronomy has produced award-winning research at the boundary of medicine, physics and bioengineering. A recent PhD in physics or biomedical engineering is required. Experience in signal conditioning and processing and/or cryogenic techniques related to SQUID magnetometers is desired. Experience with MATLAB and LabVIEW is also preferred. The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of research from experiment planning and conduct to data collection and analysis and publication. Salary commensurate with experience. Appointment at a more senior level will be considered for highly qualified candidates. Contact:

Dr. Alan Bradshaw
Box 1807 Station B
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37235
FAX (615) 322-4977
E-mail: alan.bradshaw@vanderbilt.edu

Students

Research Positions

Graduate and undergraduate students interested in research positions should inquire with individual research groups.

Undergraduate Teaching Positions

Undergraduate students with demonstrated proficiency in introductory general physics courses (116a/b, 117a/b, or 121a/b) are invited to contact Professor Ken Schriver, 6328 Stevenson, regarding tutoring, help-desk, or lab TA opportunities.