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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Postdoctoral Position Available in the Sottos Group


Applications are sought for a postdoctoral appointment in the research group of Prof. Nancy Sottos in the Department of Materials Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 

Research will focus on in situ characterization of thin film adhesion and inter facial failure of ultra thin films under dynamic loading conditions. The successful candidate will have experience in mechanical behavior of thin films, optical methods, laser interferometry, and wave propagation. 

The ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment is essential, as there will be significant interaction with researchers at the Beckman Institute. Information on the activities of the Sottos Group can be found at http://sottosgroup.beckman.illinois.edu/.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers an outstanding environment for postdoctoral research with excellent facilities, a tradition of exciting science, and a commitment to interdisciplinary investigation.


Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and 1-3 representative publications, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent under separate cover to:

Nancy Sottos, n-sottos@uiuc.edu

Position isavailable for immediate start. Applications will be taken until October2010. The University of Illinoisis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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