Position ID: | Chapman University-Schmid College of Science and Technology-F21GCIPD [#17908] |
Position Title: | Grand Challenges Initiative Teaching and Research Fellows |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Orange, California 92866, United States [map] |
Subject Areas: | Biology / Biology Chemistry Biochemistry / Biochemistry Computer Engineering Mathematics (more...) |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/02/22 11:59PM finished (2021/01/14, finished 2021/08/28) |
Position Description: |
Grand Challenges Initiative Teaching and Research Fellows The Schmid College of Science and Technology and Dale E. and Sarah Ann
Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University invite applications for
their groundbreaking postdoctoral teaching and research fellows program. The
University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages
members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and
inclusion at Chapman can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity Appointments will begin in late summer 2021 for one year with up to two-years of extension contingent on performance. Fellows are outstanding early-career scientists who provide innovative teaching and mentorship to undergraduate students in our Grand Challenges Initiative (http://www.chapman.edu/GCI), as well as advance independent research in collaboration with a member of the faculty. Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, offers traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select pre-professional and graduate programs. The university is a nationally ranked R2 research institution with a commitment to excellence through world-class research and innovative teaching. Science and engineering programs at Chapman are growing rapidly and are now housed in the brand new Keck Center for Science and Engineering. More information is available here: www.chapman.edu/keckcenter Qualifications Postdoctoral
Fellows must hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent of a doctoral degree by the
beginning of employment at Chapman University. The doctorate or equivalent must
have been awarded within the last five years and candidate must not have
exceeded five years of prior postdoctoral experience. Responsibilities Fellows are responsible for teaching foundational coursework on critical
thinking, problem solving, communication and teamwork in science and
engineering, particularly with respect to mentoring first and second-year
student teams applying critical thinking to solving problems of global
importance. These problems range from removing plastics from the ocean to
designing low-cost and open-source hardware capable of predicting critical
medical conditions. The Grand Challenges
Initiative has a new maker space dedicated to helping students turn their
ideas into reality. In parallel, fellows develop their own independent research in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Fellows have full access to our new research facilities and receive significant support in growing their research, project management, and grant writing skills. Approximately 70% of time is dedicated to research and 30% to teaching. Contact Information Candidates should submit the following electronically via Academic Jobs Online:
In the cover letter, the applicant should discuss their personal
motivations and goals as they pertain to serving as a teacher and mentor in the
Grand Challenges Initiative. The
applicant must identify and name a prospective faculty mentor who holds a
primary appointment in Schmid College or the Fowler School of Engineering and
briefly describe the topic of a conceptual, synthesis, or review paper that
they would author in collaboration with their mentor. We invite candidates from the fields of biology, biochemistry,
chemistry, environmental science and policy, math, physics, food science,
computational science, computer science, data analytics, electrical
engineering, and computer engineering. File review will commence on February 22, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be addressed to the program director, Dr. Greg Goldsmith: grandchallenges@chapman.edu Fellows are offered a competitive annual salary, benefits, annual research support, and personalized professional development in teaching and research. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. Chapman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The university is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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