Chair in Chemical Physics of Complex Systems - New Nanocolloids Materials Initiative (Edinburgh)

We seek a scientist of outstanding calibre for the newly established Chair in Chemical Physics of Complex Systems. The post is open to both experimentalists and theorists, including simulators. In combination with at least two other new appointments to be made concurrently at less senior levels, the successful applicant will strengthen our activity: (i) in colloid physics, particularly the area of nanocolloids; (ii) in physics at the interface with complex biological systems (bacteria, ecology, etc.); (iii) in simulation and/or statistical mechanics of complex and/or soft matter systems. Those who can further these goals are invited to apply; those able to contribute to more than one of them will be at an advantage. A commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching is essential. The University of Edinburgh is a member of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA, http://www.supa.ac.uk), a new trans-institutional alliance that creates a common strategy for physics research across Scotland. Among its initiatives is one on New Nanocolloidal Materials. An ability to contribute to this initiative is advantageous but not essential. It is the intention of SUPA to build strong research teams within and across institutions.