Professor - Chemistry jobs in Jefferson City, MO

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Deadline for full consideration of October 16, 2023

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry at the Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for the position of Donald L. Castleman/FCR Missouri Endowed Professorship of Discovery in Chemistry. The position is open to all areas of chemistry with additional consideration being given to research associated with resource sustainability and biological chemistry. The Professorship is expected to foster interdisciplinary, collaborative research, education, and be committed to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The successful applicant is expected to have a strong record of sustained extramural funding and be internationally recognized in their field as well as demonstrate evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The endowment offers a lucrative annual research support funding that allows the candidate to excel in high quality scholarly activities. The salary and start-up funding will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and potential.

The chemistry department at Missouri S&T has recently renovated research and teaching laboratories and boasts well-funded, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research faculty with a large breadth of research expertise. The department is also well-equipped with core instrumentation facilities () required for experimental research. The university has various research centers including a Center for Biomedical Research, Center for High Performance Computing, Materials Research Center, and Center for Research in Energy and Environment. More information about the centers can be found at .

Interested applicants should electronically submit the application form, a detailed curriculum vita highlighting career accomplishments, and a cover letter. All materials should be submitted to the Missouri University of Science and Technology's Human Resource Office at . All submitted application materials must have the position reference number #00083352 to be processed. Acceptable electronic formats that can be used for email attachments include PDF and Word; hard copy application materials will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin October 16th and will continue until the position is filled.

PhD in chemistry or closely related field

Currently holds a position of Associate Professor rank or above

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