University of Delaware Hiring for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry at Delaware, United States Full Time

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Job No: 499219
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Newark/Hybrid
Categories: Chemistry & Biochemistry, Full Time

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Chemistry &
Biochemistry

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

The University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware

INTRODUCTION/POSITION: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
(https://www.chem.udel.edu/), in
the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks a tenure-track assistant
faculty in Analytical Chemistry and/or Data Science, broadly
defined. This Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position will expand
the research and educational missions of the Department of
Chemistry & Biochemistry in new areas of analytical chemistry
and/or data science. A faculty member in this position will benefit
from an exceptional legacy of chemistry and biochemistry at the
University of Delaware; an increasingly multidisciplinary
department offering broad opportunities for collaborations across
chemistry and biochemistry, including deep expertise in measurement
science; and a community committed to increasing diversity and
equity in our scientific community. We encourage applicants who
will diversify our faculty as well as the expertise of our
department. Across the University, state-of-the facilities,
including the Data Science Institute, will enable this faculty
member’s research.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking an exceptional
candidate in Analytical Chemistry and/or Data Science, broadly
defined. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemistry or
a related field, a distinguished record of scholarship and research
accomplishment, the potential for excellence in teaching chemistry
related courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to an
increasingly diverse student body. We encourage applications from
highly creative individuals that seek to establish an externally
funded, vibrant research program that features: (1) developing
novel methods for the generation, analysis, interpretation, and
visualization of chemical data and/or of complex chemical systems;
or (2) using data science methods in complement to other approaches
in solving challenges in the chemical and biochemical research
space. Applicants with diverse research interests will be
considered, including those individuals pursuing research that
include aspects of analytical, statistical, machine learning, or
computational approaches. Responsibilities will include
establishing an externally funded, vibrant research program. In
addition, the successful candidate will engage in creative and
high-quality teaching and mentorship within an increasingly diverse
student population at both the graduate and undergraduate levels,
and be dedicated to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion
principles and initiatives in their work. Our Department and
University strongly encourage applications from diverse groups and
backgrounds including women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons
with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, and all other groups
underrepresented in the chemical sciences; we seek to enhance both
the breadth of research in our department and the diversity of our
faculty. The ideal colleague will strengthen and share our mission
of maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
environment.

CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY AT UD: The Department of Chemistry
& Biochemistry at the University of Delaware (https://www.chem.udel.edu) is
within the College Arts and Sciences and has a strong commitment to
innovation and education. The Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry has a robust graduate program with over 200 Ph.D.
students. The University offers state-of-the-art core facilities in
NMR, mass spectrometry, proteomics, bioimaging, X-ray
crystallography, surface analysis, high-throughput experimentation,
custom chemical synthesis, genomics, bioinformatics,
nanofabrication, data science, and materials characterization; many
of which are housed within the Department. The University research
environment is strengthened by NIH-funded INBRE and Center for
Translational Research Awards, an NIH Chemistry-Biology Interface
T32 training grant, and an NSF-funded MRSEC center.

The Data Science Institute (DSI, https://dsi.udel.edu) at the University
of Delaware aims to accelerate research in data sciences by serving
as a nucleating effort to coordinate and catalyze initiatives
across UD. DSI links researchers from all of UD’s colleges and
schools, supporting research grants, infrastructure grants,
training grants, access to the Data Science & Computing Core
Facility, and providing an inventory of data resources and
computational tools. In addition, DSI supports research
partnerships with industry, government, military officials and
other institutions.

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware
offers exceptional educational experiences including integrated
instruction, research and public engagement. With 24 academic
departments and more than 25 centers, programs and institutes, the
College serves close to 7,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000
graduate students with CAS majors, but also every single University
student through foundational course work. The College’s 600 faculty
members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science
education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship
and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College
has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and
natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching
facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative
interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local,
national and global audiences through research and creative
activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $38
million and growing, the College currently houses several large,
interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and
NSF.

The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s
oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and
innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of
diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its
employees and in supporting its academic mission. We are committed
to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and
backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators
from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2022,
and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should
upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of
initial research plans, statement of teaching philosophy, statement
of interests in educational outreach or broadening participation in
STEM, and contact information for three references at http://www.udel.edu/careers. For
additional information, please contact Susan Cheadle
([email protected]).

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive
and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD
benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members
of underrepresented groups. The University’s Notice of
Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.

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Applications close:

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