Position ID: | UO-Chemistry-RESPROF2 [#18565, #527394] |
Position Title: | Research Professor - Electrochemistry |
Position Type: | Non tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Eugene, Oregon 97403, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | Chemistry / Electrochemistry |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/06/07 11:59PM finished (2021/05/05, finished 2021/12/11, listed until 2021/11/04) |
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.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in battery
science and engineering, but will nonetheless seek to hire the strongest
overall candidate regardless of area within the field of 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, 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 first year (2020-2021) we educated 8 MS
students in the accelerated coursework and placed them in industry internships
with annualized pay of ~ $75,000/yr. For Fall 2021, 22 outstanding MS students
from across the US are incoming. Demand for the graduates of this program
appears strong. 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:
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. While
the minimum requirement will be a PhD in chemistry, engineering, physics,
materials science, or a related field, most applicants will have postdoctoral
experience. Review of applications
will begin June 7th, 2021 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 if possible. A start date in late Summer 2021
would be ideal. 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. UO prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin,
age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and
employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and
policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to
the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity,
or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and
complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination. |