Organization: Center for Nanotechnology, College of Engineering
Title: Professor
Search #: AA1503
The University of Washington seeks an exceptional leader with a world-class record of scholarship and strong organizational and team-building skills to become the Director for the Center for Nanotechnology. The Center for Nanotechnology (www.nano.washington.edu) is an interdisciplinary effort encompassing nanoscale science and technology, which involves over 50 researchers from 10 departments in four colleges and schools. The Center for Nanotechnology includes a PhD program, an NSF IGERT training grant, a staffed user facility that serves as a nanobio-focused node on the NSF-sponsored National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN), and a strong collaborative relationship with Pacific Northwest National Laboratories. The Director must provide vision, leadership, advocacy, and management of the Center and its programs. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in an engineering or science field, a distinguished record of interdisciplinary research and education in nanotechnology and an ability to foster broader nanoscience and nanotechnology communities involving university, industry, and government teams. The State, regional industry, and University of Washington are committed to supporting a visionary leader. The position will be at the Full Professor level in any area of relevance to Nanotechnology, with an appointment in an appropriate department. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
Applications should include a letter describing the candidate's qualifications and vision for the future of the UW Center for Nanotechnology. In addition a full curriculum vitae, record of scholarly activity, and names and contact information for at least three references should be provided.
Review of applications will begin immediately, with full consideration given to those received by February 15, 2007 (however this position is open until filled).
Direct applications to:
CNT Director Search Committee
Office of Research
Gerberding Hall G-80
Box 351202
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-1202
The University of Washington is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers. We are also a recipient of a 2006 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Faculty Career Flexibility. We are building a culturally diverse faculty and encourage applications from women and minority candidates. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.