Position Description

The Oregon Center for Electrochemistry at the University of Oregon invites applications for a Research Professor appointment (non-tenure track). Details about the Center can be found at https://electrochemistry.uoregon.edu/.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of research excellence in electrochemical science or engineering (including a strong publication record), outstanding communication skills, and the drive to develop a world-leading research and education program within the Oregon Center for Electrochemistry.

The position will be a 9-month appointment (not soft money), typical for faculty appointments, with the possibility of securing up to 3 months of summer salary from collaborative or independent research grant funding.  Salary will be competitive and depend on level (assistant, associate, full) and qualifications. Excellent retirement/health benefits are included.

The Research professor will lead an internationally recognized research team within the Oregon Center for Electrochemistry. They will develop and lead new sponsored projects as principal investigator, conduct research as part of existing projects, and coordinate with staff and other investigators to develop collaborative grant proposals (~50% of time). The Research professor will be expected to publish their work in international peer-reviewed research journals. The position will also involve mentoring undergraduate researchers, doctoral students, and postdoctoral scholars.

The research professor will also co-manage and teach graduate courses in the Oregon Center for Electrochemistry’s unique, accelerated masters internship program in Electrochemical Technology – the only electrochemistry focused graduate program in the US (~50% of time).  The position will be renewable indefinitely as long as the Electrochemistry Technology internship program continues and thrives. In our second year (2021-2022) we educated 21 MS students in the accelerated coursework and placed them in industry and national laboratory internships with annualized pay of > $80,000/yr. Demand for the graduates of this program is very strong and we are actively continuing to grow the program. Inquiries can be sent to Prof. Shannon Boettcher at electrochemistry@uoregon.edu.

The research professor will have access to all equipment and synthesis facilities in the Oregon Center for Electrochemistry, our exceptional shared materials characterization facility CAMCOR (camcor.uoregon.edu), as well as project seed funding. They will be expected to also secure sponsored projects to fund research, either as an independent PI or in collaboration with other faculty.

The application requires:

• A 1-2 page cover letter describing the candidate’s interest in the position and career aspirations and contact information for your references (see below).
• A current curriculum vitae, including list of all publications.
• Contact information for three prominent scientists or engineers that are willing to serve as references and speak to the candidates promise in developing, leading and collaborating in high-impact research. No formal letters are required for the application.
• A description of the candidate’s research plans, including specific independent research project proposals and/or possible collaborative projects with other faculty in the Oregon Center of Electrochemistry (or elsewhere). The document should be ~ 3-6 pages in length (the exact length is unimportant). Because the ideal candidate will lead sponsored research projects and write successful grant applications, the quality of this document and the proposed work is particularly important.

The Oregon Center for Electrochemistry is committed to advancing the career aspirations of all hires. We envision this position could be filled by a candidate interested in a long-term career at the University of Oregon, or a candidate interested in building their portfolio of high-impact research, teaching/education, and success in government/private grant applications to secure other high level positions across the US or internationally.

The minimum requirement is a PhD in chemistry, engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field. Both candidates with and without postdoctoral experience are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin July 10, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. The start date is flexible, although we would like to have the new hire on-site before the start of Fall quarter in late September if possible.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

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