NC State University Hiring for Assistant or Associate Professor In Biomaterials Science and Engineering at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

PG192440EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor In Biomaterials Science and Engineering

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (not to exceed 40 hours)

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Forest Biomaterials

About the Department:

The Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University is a full-service ecosystem advancing the future of biomaterials from educating future leaders to supporting industry and government research. The Department’s responsibilities are for teaching, research and extension activities, and awards undergraduate degrees in Paper Science and Engineering, and Sustainable Materials and Technology; as well as distance Masters, MS, and PhD degrees in Forest Biomaterials.

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with interest and experience in Biomaterials Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. The position is a 9-month appointment with Research (45%), Teaching (45%), and Service (10%) responsibilities. The successful candidate is expected to teach core classes in one of the largest and most successful paper science and engineering programs in the world. The candidate is also expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program in the areas such as biomass characterization, biomass conversion, biorefinery process and product development, value-added biobased products and the sustainable bioeconomy.
This position is envisioned to be someone with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or closely aligned engineering field, who can teach in the ABET accredited Paper Science and Engineering program. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in some aspects of the following with the biomass characterization, conversion, and creation of value-added biobased products; chemical processes for conversion of biomass into pulp and paper products, materials or bioenergy products. The successful candidate should have an interest in working with industrial partners.

Other Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related field.

Other Required Qualifications:

• A strong commitment to academic and research excellence.
• Ability to teach courses in pulping process (e.g., pulping, bleaching, and chemical recovery) or biomaterials chemistry at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Potential to attract and secure funding for proposed scholarly work from federal agencies and other sources.
• Ability to cultivate the professional development of graduate students through effective mentoring of scholarly work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pulp and paper manufacturing, biomass processing, and/or bio-based product development.
• A track record of scholarship, publications, and securing grant funding for fundamental or applied research in traditional pulping operation and biobased product development.
• Proven experience in communicating effectively visually, verbally, and in writing.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

N/A

Valid NC Driver’s License required:

No

Commercial Driver’s License required:

No

Job Open Date:

03/09/2023

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, research statement, and teaching statement.

Position Number:

00000707

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Department ID:

150301 – Forest Biomaterials

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

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