Open Rank Faculty Positions

The University of Virginia Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry invites applicants for open rank faculty positions (tenure-track and/or tenured) in the area of energy sciences. Areas of research expertise could include, but are not necessarily limited to, catalysis, materials chemistry or computational chemistry. Ideal candidates will augment UVa's partnership with MAXNET Energy, which is a new collaborative research consortium developed with the Max Planck Society focused on new processes for renewable energy and natural gas utilization. These positions are part of planned efforts in cooperation with the Department of Chemical Engineering to develop synergistic research efforts in energy sciences. Thus, cross-department appointments can be readily considered where appropriate.

Senior candidates at the Associate or Full Professorship level are expected to have a thriving research program that is externally funded; junior candidates at the Assistant Professorship level will be expected to develop external funding to support research endeavors. All candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and provide service to the University, Department and professional organizations. The preferred appointment start date will be August 25, 2016. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in the relevant field at the time of application and postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.

Review of applications will begin September 25, 2015; however, the positions are open until filled.

To apply candidates must submit a candidate profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search using posting number 0617188 and electronically attach the following: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (including a full publication list and funding history, if applicable), and a statement of research interests (3 - 5 pages including descriptions of proposed research). Also, applicants at the Assistant professorship rank should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent by email to [email protected].

Questions regarding the application process in JOBS@UVa should be directed to:
Lin Burton
email: [email protected]
phone: (434) 924-4360

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.