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Research Assistant Professor
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| Job Title | Research Assistant Professor |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | FE03353 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 8E030:Chemistry |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Type of Position | Faculty |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Tenure Track Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Required Education | Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field |
| Required Related Experience | Postdoctoral experience (minimum of 3 years) is required. Prior mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students is required. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A |
| Job Summary | The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking candidates for full-time Research Assistant Professor. This is a 12-month non-tenure eligible position in the Research title series with an anticipated start date of January 2023. The initial appointment period will be through June 30, 2023 and is renewable based on the ability of the candidate to secure extramural funding. Research experience in the area of organic synthesis, materials chemistry, and electrochemistry, the latter including cyclic voltammetry, bulk electrolysis, and the assembly and cycling of redox flow batteries. Researchers will have the ability to take advantage of collaborative opportunities in the Department and on-campus. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field and postdoctoral experience (minimum of 3 years) is required. Prior mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students is required. Applications should include the following: 1) CV and 2) research statement describing their research experience and a brief description of how the candidate will collaborate within the department (upload under Specific Request 1). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits. Questions about this search should be addressed to Mark Lovell, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky (malove2@uky.edu ). The application deadline is 1/17/2023. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 01/17/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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