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FACULTY POSITION
Princeton Materials Institute Princeton University The Princeton Materials Institute at Princeton University invites applications for a quarter-time visiting faculty position in advanced imaging, with a specialty in high resolution transmission electron microscopy, for 1999-2000, with possible renewal. A PhD degree, postdoctoral experience, a strong record of research accomplishment, and leadership skills required. The successful applicant will supervise the Operation of the imaging facility, help develop and implement our new interdisciplinary graduate program in Materials, including teaching courses and supervising graduate students, and is expected to collaborate in Joint research with the Materials faculty. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send a curriculum vitae, list of publications, reprints of significant publications, a Short description of research interests, and the names of three references, by June 11,1999 to: Dr. Robert Cava, Associate Director, Princeton Materials Institute, Bowen Hall, 70 Prospect Avenue, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08540. Princeton University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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POSTERMINARIES
Writing Wrongs "Are an an and an a afore an acronym apropos?" asked an articulate author. "Aye, absolutely!" answered an august article authority. Anon.
therefore have probably noticed that authoring and publishing can often be as painful as it is rewarding. Below we'll preach a little on the pain.
The Composition Conundrum Truly well written research publica tions do make it into print. When you consider all the steps in the publication process and the impediments each may raise, one must marvel at the result. The many actors in the publication play— authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and readers—do not all read from the same Script. Getting the show on the road can therefore be daunting to say the least. Even what seem minor chores and peculiarities of the process can often become show stoppers. Undoubtedly, most read ers of MRS Bulletin are authors too. You
MRS BULLETIN/MAY 1999
It cannot be repeated often enough that at the heart of a good article is an interesting, even fascinating, topic presented in a clear, compelling, and condse exposition. Whether the content is organized historically (with the beginning at the beginning) or axiomatically (with the end at the beginning), the context, criteria, and conclusions must be easily accessible to the intended audience. No matter how important the topic, it will not survive a badly botched composition. Obvious, right? Unfortunately the one most expert on the topic, the one who has
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