Assistant Professor in Physical Chemistry
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Chemistry
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Aug 1, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 13554
Position ID:: 179454

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The Chemistry Department at the State University of New York at Binghamton anticipates one tenure-track faculty opening in Physical Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates with research interests in physical aspects of chemistry, biochemistry and chemical biology with an emphasis on computational methods, or a combination of computational/experimental approaches, are especially encouraged to apply. The Chemistry Department's strategic plan anticipates growth in biological, materials and environmental research. The successful applicant will develop an externally funded research program as a faculty member in the Chemistry Department as well as the recently approved Biochemistry and Chemical Biology (BCCB) Graduate Program at Binghamton University. The Chemistry Department is housed in the Smart Energy Building, a state-of-the-art research facility with access to core facilities serving a large community of scientists in chemistry and other STEM disciplines.

Requirements:

Potential candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology or a related field with postdoctoral research experience and a proven track record of publication; outstanding organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via the university applicant tracking system Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=179454.

Applicants must provide a cover letter, CV, detailed research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy, and provide contact information for three references submitted online at the link above. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.