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1. USTC Delegation to Visit USA .....................................
2. USTC Alumni Foundation Update ....................................
3. Comprehensive Introduction on USTC ...............................
4. Brief News about USTC (10 items) .................................
5. Job Information (7 items) ........................................
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1. USTC Delegation to Visit USA .....................................
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>From: USTCAF Homepage<http://www.math.udel.edu/dept/szhang/fund.html>
According to a letter from USTC Alumni Headquarter in Hefei,
from November 6 to 25, 1995, a delegation from USTC will
visit major business schools in USA. The delegation consists:
Professor Yu Xianglin, Vice President and Secretary of CCP
Professor Fang Zhaoben, Executive Deputy Dean of the Business
School
Gang Hongmei, International Affairs Office
Unknown National Education Commission
They would also like to meet with local USTC alumni. The following
is their estimated schedule:
San Francisco 3 days; Madison, Wisconsin 3 days;
Washington DC 5 days; New York 2 days; Austin Texas 3 days.
They will stay in San Francisco for another 2 days before leaving.
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2. USTC Alumni Foundation Update ....................................
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>From: USTCAF Network <ustc.fund@@cauchy.math.udel.edu>
Up to October 8, 1995, USTC Alumni Foundation has collected $6,578
from its 140 members. The following classes has 3 or more members in
USTCAF:
771, 774, 781, 814, 817, 8210, 8311, 8500, 855, 857, 8611, and 8900
Members are encouraged to help the fund raising by passing the news
and getting their classmates to join the USTC Alumni Foundation.
USTC Alumni Foundation also received several letters from the
USTC Administration and USTC Alumni Office in Hefei. These letters
are available in USTCAF WWW site. In particular, USTC has recently
set up the USTC Education Fund (USTCEF), it will conduct fund raising
among industrial coorporations, social organizations and alumni, both
domestic and overseas, to help USTC achieving its goal to become
a world-class university in early next century.
USTC Alumni Foundation will support the fund raising effort of USTC
Education Fund. It is still under discussion, however it is largely
favored for USTCAF to stay independent of USTCEF to ensure the proper
use of such fund.
For further information, please visit the WWW site of USTCAF at
http://www.math.udel.edu/dept/szhang/fund.html
or contact Prof. Shangyou Zhang (771) at szhang@math.udel.edu
To make a contribution, send your check to S. Zhang, 901 Rahway Dr.,
Newark, DE19711, USA. Make your check payable to USTC Alumni Foundation.
To join the discussion on USTC Alumni Foundation, please email to
chinese@cauchy.math.udel.edu with subject "signon ustc.fund ".
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3. Comprehensive Introduction on USTC ...............................
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> From: USTC Homepage <http://www.math.wisc.edu/~cliu>
Thanks to the efforts by Xuan Changneng(839) and Liu Chengjie(8900),
a comprehensive introduction on USTC is available at the USTC homepage.
It is the HTML version of the official book on the current status of
USTC edited by the USTC International Affairs Office.
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4. Brief News about USTC (10 items) .................................
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1. From People's Daily 9/21/95
USTC is a major base for postdoctoral research
After 10 years' hard work, USTC has set up 7 postdoctoral
research stations covering 20 Ph.D. granting areas. USTC has
accepted 75 postdoctoral research associates since opening of
these stations which is the largest among the branches in
Chinese Academy of Sciences. USTC has become one of three major
bases for postdoctoral research along with Beijing and Shanghai.
USTC was among the first to set up postdoctoral stations since
postdoctoral system was introduced into China in 1985. It accepts
more than 20 postdoctoral associates every year. They are carrying
out more than 100 projects sponsored by Chinese National Science
Foundation and National 863 Projects etc. getting world-class
achievements.
Most of the 42 postdoctoral associates who finished their terms
stayed in USTC, 7 of them were promoted to professors and/or PhD
advisors.
%Editor's Note:
%The following 9 items are from the Director of USTC-net Professor
%Yang Shoubao. The original GB file can be found in
% http://www.math.udel.edu/dept/szhang/95F/ustc41.gb
2. On July 24, 1995, the underground walk path (connecting the USTC
main campus and the northern section) was opened to public. It
cost Chinese Academy of Science 2.5 million yuan to build the
48 meter long tunnel (4 meter wide and 2.6 meter high).
3. 42 outstanding young student were accepted into the 95 gifted
and young class. They were selected from 680 students who took
the test. Their average score was 620.6. Zhang Zefeng from the
Suzhou Middle School got the highest score 665.5. Among the 42
students, there are 32 boys and 10 girls, the youngest was only
13.
4. From July 19 to 24, the 9th National Maths Competition for College
Students was held in Beijing. Jiang Xiaowei et al from 9200 formed
the only team from non-mathematical department. However, they won
the second team title and Jiang Xiaowei got the highest score among
the 38 participants from 23 top Chinese universities.
5. On July 18, 1995, the National News and Publication Agency granted
the permission for USTC to publish a new magazine: Education and
Modernization, it will be published every 3 months.
6. He Duohui was promoted as the new Member of the Chinese Engineering
Academy. He is the chief scientist of the Hefei National Synchronize
Radiation Accelerator Laboratory.
7. USTC has accepted 1123 new undergraduate students for the 1995 class.
Their average score is 611.80. There are 180 female students and 44
students from 12 minority groups.
8. On 7/13/95, Professor Zhu Qingshi was awarded the Thompson Memorial
Prize in Beijing. On 7/16, USTC held a welcome ceremony to celebrate
his achievement. Professor Zhu was also the 1994 winner of the
Achievement in Asia Award sponsored by the Overseas Chinese Physicists
Association. He was also elected to be a overseas fellow of the Great
Britain Imperial Chemical Society this year.
9. From July 22 to 28, representatives from 16 top Chinese universities
(including Fudan U., Nanjing U., Zhejiang U. etc) came to Hefei to
attend the "9th Discussion Panel on Administrative Issues for 17 Major
National Universities". They discussed issues such as 211 projects,
education reform, fund raising etc. This discussion panel was started
in 1986, the member universities take turns to sponsor the meeting
each year.
10.To celebrate the National Teachers' Day(9/10), teachers from USTC
Wang Shui, Yu Changxuan, Zhang Yumin were honored with the title
"National Model in Education System" and "National Outstanding
Teacher". Huang Jihu, Shao Liangheng were awarded similar title
by the Anhui province.
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5. Job Information (7 items) ........................................
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>From: Dongzi Liu <ldz@control.uchicago.edu>
1.THEORETICAL NUCLEAR PHYSICS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The Department of Physics of The George Washington University has an
opening for a Visiting Assistant Professor in theoretical nuclear
physics, starting September 1, 1996. This is a non-tenure-track two-year
position which requires a Ph.D. plus additional postdoctoral experience.
The individual selected will be expected to conduct a research program
in theoretical nuclear physics and to teach courses at the undergraduate
and/or graduate levels. The holder of this position will be expected to
collaborate in the activities of the Department's Center for Nuclear
Studies and should have experience and demonstrated competence in one or
more of the following areas: CEBAF-related medium- and high-energy
nuclear physics, QCD in nuclear systems, and relativistic approaches to
nuclear systems.
Each applicant should send a curriculum vitae and a one-page statement
of research interests, and have three letters of reference sent to
Professor C. Bennhold, Chair, TNP Search Committee, Department of
Physics, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 20052 [fax:
(202) 994-3001; e-mail: bennhold@gwuvm.gwu.edu]. Review of
applications will begin on January 16, 1996 and will continue until the
position is filled. To assure timely consideration, complete
application materials should be received by this date. The George
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
2.THEORETICAL CONDENSED-MATTER PHYSICS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The Department of Physics of The George Washington University has an
opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in theoretical
condensed-matter physics, starting September 1, 1996. Candidates must
have demonstrated research capabilities, have the ability to generate
and lead a group effort, and have a strong interest in teaching at both
the undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek a person with a Ph.D.
plus additional postdoctoral experience who can attract outside funding
and collaborate with experimentalists and theorists in our
interdepartmental Institute for Materials Science. Research
productivity in superconductivity and/or magnetism is essential;
experience in surface-interaction or band-structure calculations is also
desirable.
Each applicant should send a curriculum vitae and a one-page statement
of his or her research/career goals, and have three letters of reference
sent to Professor H. Haberzettl, Chair, CMP Search Committee, Department
of Physics, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 20052
[fax: (202) 994-3001; e-mail: helmut@gwuvm.gwu.edu]. Review of
applications will begin on January 16, 1996 and will continue until the
position is filled. To assure timely consideration, complete
application materials should be received by this date. The George
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
3.EXPERIMENTAL NUCLEAR PHYSICS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The Department of Physics of The George Washington University has an
opening for an Assistant Professor in experimental nuclear physics,
starting September 1, 1996. We seek a person for this tenure-track
faculty position who will be creative and innovative in both research
and teaching. We offer opportunities to teach both large and small
classes, as well as to mentor individual students, at both undergraduate
and graduate levels. This position is intended for a person having
several years of experience in experimental nuclear physics beyond the
Ph.D. degree. The holder of this position will be associated with our
Center for Nuclear Studies and will be encouraged to join our program of
research at the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility in Newport
News, Virginia. Prior experience in medium-energy nuclear physics,
electromagnetic interactions, and/or few-body nuclei is essential.
Each applicant should send a curriculum vitae and a one-page statement
of his or her research/career goals, and have three letters of
reference sent to Professor B.L. Berman, Chair, ENP Search Committee,
Department of Physics, The George Washington University, Washington,
D.C. 20052 [fax: (202) 994-3001; e-mail: berman@gwuvm.gwu.edu].
Review of applications will begin on January 16, 1996 and will continue
until the position is filled. To assure timely consideration, complete
application materials should be received by this date. The George
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
4.Information From OCPA Network
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship
Experimental Nuclear Physics
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship
in experimental nuclear physics to commence in July 1996. Preference will be
given to those who can complement our ongoing program in experimental nuclear
astrophysics. Other areas of interest are few-body physics, tests of
fundamental symmetries in nuclei, and the production and use of high-intensity
polarized ion beams. Our research activities are centered at the Triangle
Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL) as well as at several external
facilities such as Oak Ridge, Yale and FSU. An extensive array of
experimental equipment is located at TUNL and significant computational and
theoretical expertise resides within the Triangle. Candidates should submit a
curriculum vitae, publication list and a statement of research interests. These
materials and four letters of recommendation should be sent to Chairman,
Nuclear Physics Search Committee, Department of Physics and Astronomy,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3255, USA. Applications
will be screened beginning December 1, 1995 UNC is an affirmative action and
equal opportunity institution.
5.From: Yaoquan Chu <USTC Bulletin Board>
Ph.D Needed! Join us for Science in China!
Center for Astrophysics
University of Science and Technology of China
Center for Astrophysics in KeDa (University of Science and Technology
of China) has been known for quite many years for its initiative and
boldness in advocating astrophysics in China since early 70's. The
research in our center touches almost every active frontiers of
astrophysics, such as cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, active
galactic nuclei, high energy astrophysics, radiation processes in
astrophysics, the structure and evolution of stellar objects, theoretical
and observational as well. It is among the top level research institutes
in China. Currently there are 15 faculties including 7 professors,
5 associated professors in the Center. Also there are 17 graduate students
(Ph.D and Master). Right now the Center is facing the challenge and chance
to expand into a national research institute. Together, we will make
a difference.
Each year three postdoc positions are available which lead to tenure
track. Applicants with Ph.D in physics are desired, especially those with
research fields in astrophysics, astronony, relativity, high energy
physics. The conditions are the following. 2 bedroom housing, 20,000
yuans/year research funding, and spouse's job are guarranteed. In addition,
there are many other avenues to a variety of the national research fundings.
For those who is interested, please contact Professor Yaoquan Chu. The
address is:
Prof. Yaoquan Chu
Center for Astrophysics
University of Science and Technology of China
Hefei, Anhui, 230026
China
e-mail: yqchu@hpe25.nic.ustc.ac.cn
6.From: PES Inc <pesinc@pluto.njcc.com>
Two Job Openings for Imaging/Imaging Processing
Related HARDWARE Engineers
Princeton Electronic Systems, a rapidly growing
technical company located in the central New Jersey area
(near Princeton), is looking for 2 hardware engineers with
strong imaging/imaging processing related hardware background.
Related software knowledge will be a plus. An M.S./Ph.D. level
educational background and several years of related experience
are preferred for the 2 positions.
Interested parties please send resumes,
with ATT: Job in Imaging Hardware, to:
E-mail: pesinc@pluto.njcc.com
FAX: (609) 799-7743
S-mail: P.O. Box 8627, Princeton, NJ 08543-8627
7.From: PHJOLA@LSUVAX.SNCC.LSU.EDU
Hi, Dr. could you forward my message to the community of OCPA. There is
postdoctoral opening in Dept. of Physics, Southern University. This immediate
vacancy is for one year (renewable) and for molecular dynamics (MD) simulation
study. A Ph. D. degree in condensed matter physics and Fortran coding &
programming experience are needed. Familiarity with the superconputer Power
Challenge array is prefereable (not required). Contact Prof. J. D. Fan by
sending CV and abstracts of publications plus names and phone number of three
references at the following address.
Prof. J. D. Fan
Dept. of Physics
Southern University
P. O. Box 10554
Baton Rouge, LA 70813, USA
(504) 771-3926
Thank you very much. J. D. Fan
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