Virginia Tech remains committed to its internationally recognized interdisciplinary program in macromolecular
\nscience and engineering with the announcement of an Assistant Professor position in
\nthe Department of Chemistry on our main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. This position signifies
\na continued University commitment to the importance of the science and engineering of polymeric
\nmaterials to help solve major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and medicine. The
\nsuccessful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the University-wide Macromolecules
\nInnovation Institute (MII) (see www.mii.vt.edu), which has the mission of building interdisciplinary
\nresearch and education collaborations across campus. The candidate will have access to the newly
\nformed Macromolecular Materials Discovery Center in our Institute for Critical Technology and Applied
\nScience (ICTAS).
\nThe Department of Chemistry particularly invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the
\nAssistant Professor level in synthetic polymer chemistry (TR0160080). Candidates with an emphasis
\non synthesis and properties of macromolecules, supramolecular chemistry, responsive hierarchical
\nmacromolecular structures, and the design of polymeric materials for nanomedicine, energy and the
\nenvironment, are particularly encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is
\nrequired; the degree is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must establish an
\ninternationally recognized research program and be an effective teacher in graduate and undergraduate
\ncourses. Applicants must submit online at http:\/\/www.jobs.vt.edu and locate the correct posting
\n(referenced above). Applicants will submit a curriculum vita, a description of research plans (not to exceed
\nfive pages), teaching philosophy and plans (not to exceed two pages), and arrange for three letters
\nof recommendation. The Search Committee Chair is available to address any specific questions related
\nto the position: Professor Timothy E. Long, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry,
\nVirginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061; telong@vt.edu.
\nReview of applications will begin October 14, 2016 and will continue until the position is
\nfilled. For further information about the position and the Department of Chemistry, visit
\nhttp:\/\/www.chem.vt.edu.
\nVirginia Tech is an AA\/EEO employer and applications from underrepresented groups are especially
\nencouraged. Occasional travel to attend professional meeting and conferences are required, and University
\npolicy requires a criminal background check. Direct all general questions about the position to
\nchem.jobs@vt.edu, with the job posting # included in the subject heading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Virginia Tech remains committed to its internationally recognized interdisciplinary program in macromolecular science and engineering with the announcement of an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemistry on our main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. This position signifies a continued University commitment to the importance of the science and engineering of polymeric materials to help… Continue reading