From: David Alexander

Faculty Position in Solar Physics
Rice University
Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rice University expects to have a tenure-track junior faculty position available in Solar Physics starting July 1, 2010 and invites applications from all qualified applicants. The successful candidate’s research program should complement current research in solar physics and related fields at Rice, particularly in the areas of space physics and astrophysics (see physics.rice.edu for information on current research programs). The successful candidate is expected to participate actively and effectively in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, have a strong record of published research, obtain external funding, and develop a nationally recognized research program. Applicants should send a dossier that includes a curriculum vitae, a brief description of proposed research and teaching interests, a list of publications, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to David Alexander, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, c/o Valerie Call, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy ? MS 61, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005 or by email to vcall@rice.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but only those received by December 9, 2009 will be assured of full consideration.

Rice University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer; women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.