Assistant Professor in Chemistry: Computational/Theoretical or Organic Chemistry
- Employer
- The University of Vermont
- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Salary
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
- Closing date
- Nov 2, 2024
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- Field of specialization
- Computers / Computational / Informatics, Medicinal / Clinical, Organic, Theoretical
- Work Function
- Research-Applied, Research-Basic, Teaching-Graduate, Teaching-Undergraduate
- Job Type
- Full time
The University of Vermont’s Department of Chemistry in The College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in the fall semester of 2025. We seek a creative chemist with expertise in Computational/Theoretical or Organic Chemistry to undertake an outstanding program of research leading to peer-reviewed scholarly publications and extramural funding for that research. The ideal candidate will develop an internationally recognized research program in either computational/theoretical or organic chemistry, with a preference for biological applications or synthetic/medicinal chemistry, respectively. Applicants will be expected to teach, advise, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in chemistry or a related field are expected.
Our department https://www.uvm.edu/cas/chemistry has an active Ph.D. program and research faculty engaged in a range of interdisciplinary activities. In addition to the Chemistry Ph.D. program, department faculty draw graduate students from interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in: Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences; Materials Science; Neuroscience; and Physics.
UVM recently completed the construction of a new STEM complex, and the department occupies modern teaching and research facilities in this complex. The department has a full complement of state-of-the-art instrumentation and hosts the Agilent Laboratory for Chemical Analysis. UVM is also the home of the Vermont Advanced Computing Center, a research facility with both high-performance CPU and GPU clusters. The Larner College of Medicine is a short (<5 minutes) walk from the Department of Chemistry. This College hosts research groups with expertise in fundamental and applied biomedical science, along with a number of facilities that are expected to aid the development of a biomedical or medicinal research program within the Department of Chemistry. Collaborative research across the UVM colleges is common and encouraged.
Candidates must apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. To receive full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, proposed research plans, and contact information for three references who will be invited to submit letters of recommendation. Review of complete applications will begin on October 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Address questions to Professor Matthew Liptak (matthew.liptak@uvm.edu).
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should:
- Hold a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or in a related discipline;
- Show promise toward developing a competitively funded research program;
- Have the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses ranging from entry-level physical or organic chemistry to an area of the candidate’s expertise;
- Be able to successfully mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate master's and doctoral students, in addition to providing professional contributions and service.
- Have the potential to contribute to the department’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that include:
- Maintaining an active research agenda, securing external funding, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals;
- Teaching and advising in the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs;
- Collaborating with Department of Chemistry faculty in governance, program development, scholarship, and service;
- Serving as an active member of relevant scholarly societies and/or professional associations;
- Engaging in service and outreach activities at the college, university, regional, state, national and international levels.
- Contribute to efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For more detailed information about us, visit our web pages at the Department of Chemistry’s website, https://www.uvm.edu/cas/chemistry; the College of Arts & Sciences’ website, www.uvm.edu/cas; and the University of Vermont’s website, www.uvm.edu.
Anticipated start date is August 18, 2025. Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. Applicants are asked to include:
- a cover letter that describes your interest in the position at the University of Vermont.
- a curriculum vitae (CV).
- proposed research plans with a focus on three projects (6-12 pages recommended).
- a teaching statement describing approach, philosophy and interests (1-2 pages recommended).
- A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) plan that describes efforts to promote a more inclusive environment (1-2 pages recommended).
- contact information for three professional references. The reference providers will be emailed information to upload their letters
The University
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is considered a public-ivy and consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a land-grant research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.
The Community
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 225,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.
Establishing a diverse and inclusive culture is a priority at the University of Vermont. In fact, UVM holds that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable. Read UVM's Why Diversity Statement and Our Common Ground values. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
UVM is especially interested in scholars who can contribute to the College of Arts and Sciences diversity plan, which was designed in part to ensure faculty, students, and staff members from underrepresented and marginalized populations are an integral part of the life and governance of the institution. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place for families, with excellent public schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and three independent colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal, Canada and Boston are within easy driving distances.
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