POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor (Organic/Materials Chemistry)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level specializing in organic/materials chemistry (particularly with application to renewable-energy research.) The Department offers Ph.D., M.S., B.S. and B.A. degrees in various specializations.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous externally-funded research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers, and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will join a young and interdisciplinary Department that has enjoyed continued success in obtaining major (NIH/NSF/DOE) federal funding, including 7 NSF CAREER Awardees since 2000.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field, at least one year of postdoctoral research experience and a strong record of publications in both Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies are required.

Effective Date of Appointment: August 16, 2010.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will commence November 12, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure: All applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research plans (~5-7 pages), a statement of teaching philosophy, and should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the address below. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred; applications and letters of reference should be sent via electronic mail to chemapp@chem.siu.edu (with all attachments in .pdf format) or by mail to:
 

Faculty Search Committee
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Mail Code 4409
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1245 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

 

SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population.  All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.