Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Engineering – Biomaterials and Synthetic Biology
The School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering within the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking applications for a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position to begin August 2020.
The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team in the New Materials Institute (www.newmaterials.uga.edu), which is focused on the design and disposal of new products and materials guided by green engineering principles in ways that minimize waste, promotes sustainability, and protects human health. Numerous companies are partnering with leading researchers in the institute to accelerate technology translation through advanced materials testing and evaluation. Research in the Institute includes circular materials management, advanced polymers, fibers & coatings, and technology development.
The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to: (1) establish an outstanding research program recognized both nationally and internationally, (2) foster partnerships within and outside the University of Georgia as well as industry, (3) exhibit a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (4) compete successfully for extramural funding to support research and companion graduate and postdoctoral training programs. The candidate will have broad latitude to develop a research program that focuses on materials innovations, along with advances in the basic knowledge of sustainability to benefit society.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering, bioengineering, polymer science and engineering, materials science and engineering, or a closely related discipline, and an excellent creative research record in one of the following areas: 1) processing of biomaterials such as bioplastics and biocomposites, 2) the interface of materials science and synthetic biology, or 3) biomaterials for medical devices, tissue engineering or biopharmaceuticals. A demonstrated record exhibiting leadership traits, effective communication, and ability to develop innovative programs is desired.
The School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering continues to build a vibrant academic environment that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research to address critical societal needs. The School offers undergraduate and graduate engineering degree programs in biochemical engineering and biological engineering, and has grown rapidly to about 430 undergraduate students, 50 graduate students and 17 faculty members. More information can be found at http://www.engineering.uga.edu/cmbe.
The University of Georgia is a public land-grant and sea-grant university located in Athens, GA. It is the oldest state-chartered institution in the United States, and currently enrolls more than 36,000 students across 17 schools and colleges. Ranked among the top 15 public institutions by US News and World Report, UGA is a research- intensive university that prides itself on providing high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.
To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a complete application at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/116194. Questions related to the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jason Locklin (jlocklin@uga.edu).
Applications received before November 1, 2019 will be given full consideration.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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Jason Locklin, Ph.D.
Director, New Materials Institute
Distinguished Faculty Scholar, College of Engineering
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Professor of BioChemical Engineering
University of Georgia
Riverbend Research South
220 Riverbend Road
Rm 104
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706-542-2359
FAX: 706-542-3804
e-mail: jlocklin@uga.edu