josh@cs.rutgers.edu (04/20/91)
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+ | The following material is reprinted *with permission* from the | | Foresight Update No 11, 4/15/91. | | Copyright (c) 1991 The Foresight Institute. All rights reserved. | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+ Position Available: Research Associate in Molecular Nanotechnology A position will open in April 1991 for a Research Associate to conduct theoretical research in molecular nanotechnology. This position reports to K. Eric Drexler and is funded through a grant from a newly-formed research institute in molecular engineering. The Research Associate will: * gather information from the literature, * design and analyze molecular components and devices, performing computational experiments using molecular modeling software, * co-author papers and articles on molecular devices, molecular manufacturing, and their applications, * present these results at technical and other meetings. Requirements Candidates must have a good grounding in physics, some substantial familiarity with chemistry, and an interest in applying these to molecular engineering. Writing skills and experience using computers are also required. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of this work, an ability to learn quickly through independent study is essential. Desirable Characteristics The successful candidate will have some characteristics in common with those of the "ideal" candidate, as follows: * Has bachelor-degreeQlevel (or better) knowledge of both physics and chemistry, with a strong interest in engineering. * Has published some research articles. * Reads extensively in the science and technology literature. * Is enthusiastic about making a contribution to this field. * For reasons of cultural compatibility, we prefer candidates who routinely invest more than the traditional forty hours/week in work and study. (Such a person probably spends little or no time watching television.) Rewards and Potential Career Path The Research Associate position should be viewed as somewhat similar to that of a graduate student; compensation comes in two forms: * unique training in a newly emerging field, and * a living stipend (including any benefits) of slightly over $20,000 per year. We anticipate that someone who does well in this position will eventually become an independent researcher, establishing his or her own reputation as one of the first professionals to move into this emerging field. To apply Interested applicants should forward one or more of the following: resume, c.v., copies of published or unpublished research work. Mail to: K. Eric Drexler, Foresight Institute, P.O. Box 61058, Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA +---------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Copyright (c) 1991 The Foresight Institute. All rights reserved. | | The Foresight Institute is a non-profit organization: Donations | | are tax-deductible in the United States as permitted by law. | | To receive the Update and Background publications in paper form, | | send a donation of twenty-five dollars or more to: | | The Foresight Institute, Department U | | P.O. Box 61058 | | Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA | +---------------------------------------------------------------------+