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OHIO RESEARCH SCHOLAR POSITION IN BIOBASED ADVANCED MATERIALS AND ENERGY: The Department of Polymer Science is seeking applications for an Endowed Chair Professor position with a research program in the emerging areas of polymer chemistry of biobased materials, green chemistry, or biomaterials. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. The Research Scholar will collaborate closely with cluster hiring at The Ohio State University and University of Dayton and may have an adjunct appointment with the Department of Horticultural and Crop Science at The Ohio State University campus located in Wooster, Ohio. The chosen candidate will be expected to create innovative and novel plant-based chemicals and products and lead an internationally recognized program including developing and mentoring collaborative research teams and partnerships involving other universities, government, and private industry.
An applicant should send a cover letter specifying the position sought, curriculum vitae, including a list of publications; documentation of prior research support; evidence of industrial collaboration and technology transfer experience; detailed research and teaching plans; and names of three references with contact information to Prof. Matthew Becker, ORSP Search Position, Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3909.
OHIO RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN BIOMATERIALS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POLYMER SCIENCE: The Department of Polymer Science is seeking applications for an Endowed Chair Professor position with a research program in the emerging areas of polymer chemistry of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and targeted drug delivery. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field and should have a strong background in biological or biomedical sciences, preferably in orthopedic-related research. The Research Scholar will collaborate closely with cluster hiring at the Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy (NEOUCOM/P). The successful candidate will be a member of the Orthopaedics Research Cluster of Northeast Ohio consisting of The University of Akron, NEOUCOM/P, Case Western Reserve University, Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Akron General Medical Center, Akron Children's Hospital, and Summa Health System. The chosen candidate will be expected to lead an internationally recognized program including developing and mentoring collaborative research teams and partnerships involving other universities, local hospitals, and private industry.
An applicant should send a cover letter specifying the position sought, curriculum vitae, including a list of publications; documentation of prior research support; evidence of industrial collaboration and technology transfer experience; detailed research and teaching plans; and names of three references with contact information to Prof. Matthew Becker, ORSP Search Position, Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3909.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF POLYMER SCIENCE: The Department of Polymer Science is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with research interest in the emerging areas of biomaterials, biophysics, and bioimaging. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Polymer Physics, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. Applicants must have a proven record of scholarly achievement as documented by publications and very strong letters of recommendation, excellent communication skills, and the potential to establish and maintain a robust, externally-funded, nationally-recognized research program.
An applicant should send a cover letter, resume, list of publications, documentation of prior research support (if applicable), detailed research and teaching plans, and three confidential letters of reference to Prof. Gustavo Carri, Polymer Physics Search, Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3909.
Review of applications for each position will begin immediately and continue until that position is filled. The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution.
The Department of Polymer Science invites applications for a Faculty Appointment at the Full Professor level to begin in Fall 2009. Exceptional candidates at other levels may be considered. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Materials/Polymer Science, Polymer Physics, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
Candidates with expertise and active research programs in the emerging areas of biomaterials, advanced energy technologies, environmental science, and biomedical devices, are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a proven record of scholarly achievement as documented by publications, significant and sustained levels of research funding, patents, successful industrial collaborations, experience with technology transfer, and very strong letters of recommendation. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain a robust, externally-funded, nationally-recognized research program. The successful applicant must also direct graduate student research, teach graduate and undergraduate classes, and contribute to the functioning of the department, college, and university through service on committees and participation in departmental activities.
The University of Akron, with a diverse cadre of 26,000 students on the main campus, has a long history in Polymer Science dating back to 1909. The University established the world's first College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering in 1988. The Department of Polymer Science has 17 full time faculty and over 90 full time and part time graduate students. The University recently established an Integrated Bioscience Ph.D. program and encourages collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
An applicant should send his or her: curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, documentation of prior research support, evidence of industrial collaboration, and technology transfer experience, detailed research and teaching plans, and names of three references with contact information to Dr. Darrell Reneker, Search Committee Chair, Polymer Physics Position, Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3909. Electronic submission accepted at: reneker@uakron.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.
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