FACULTY POSITION: Experimental Relativistic Heavy Ion Physics
                             Vanderbilt University

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt University invites
applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Experimental
Relativistic Heavy Ion Physics.  Applicants at the tenure-track Assistant
Professor or junior Associate Professor level will be considered.  The position
is available beginning September 1, 2002. The candidate must demonstrate
significant research accomplishments in this field.  The successful candidate
will be expected to establish a vigorous, recognized research program.
Opportunities exist in the Department for collaboration with the present efforts
in the PHENIX experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at BNL, and
in possible future programs such as at the LHC.  With its commitment to
excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, Vanderbilt expects its
faculty members to be highly effective teachers at all levels.  Applicants
should send a curriculum vitae, available teaching evaluations, and the names
and addresses of three persons who may be contacted to write letters pf
reference to:

                     Professor Charles F. Maguire
                   Chair of the RHI Search Committee
                       VU Station B BOX 351807
                          Vanderbilt Place
                      Nashville, TN 37235-1807

Electronic mail is E-Mail charles.f.maguire@vanderbilt.edu and the FAX number
is (615) 343-7263.  A review of applications will begin on March 1, 2002, and
will continue until the position is filled.  Vanderbilt University is an
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and minority candidates
are particularly encouraged to apply.