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The School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks candidates for a tenureeligible or tenured position in the Department of Chemical Engineering The primary responsibilities for this position include research teaching and service to the department university and professional community. The appointment rank and compensation will becommensuratewith experience and qualifications.
The new faculty member will join a vibrant interdisciplinary research community in the Department of Chemical Engineering which offers a collegial and supportive environment and many opportunities for collaboration within and between the Schools of Engineering and Arts & Sciences. Research areas that complement existing UVA strengths or bring new expertise in heterogeneous catalysis electrocatalysis fuel cells or chemical conversion devices with an emphasis on energy and sustainability will be given priority.
The University of Virginias 2030 plan recognizes Environmental Resilience and Sustainability as a major societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary work that draws on our existing strengths. In partnership the Provost and the deans of various schools are making multiple coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on Environmental Resilience and Sustainability across the University. The new faculty member will receive support from the Provost and from their school and will participate in the Catalysis initiative. This is part of a major Grand Challenges research investment of over $50M in Environmental Resilience and Sustainability.
This position is based in Charlottesville our principal location. UVA is a highly selective undergraduate and graduate institution that annually ranks as one of the premiere public universities in the United States with one of the highestgraduationrates in the is situated in Charlottesville Virginia a picturesque and vibrant small city consistently recognized as one of the nations top places to location offers proximity to Washington D.C. enriching opportunities for collaboration and engagement withnumerousfederal organizations. More information aboutthe city the school faculty benefits and other topics can be found at have received a doctorate or equivalent in chemical engineering or a related field by the start of their of acommitment tohighimpactscholarship funded researchundergraduate and graduatelevelteachingandadvisingexcellence professionaland universityservice and mentoring are expected.
Inconjunction withthisposition senior graduate students are eligible and encouraged to consider the UVA EngineeringRising Scholarsprogram. This program is designed to encourage earlycareer scholars to pursue a career in academia by supporting their postdoctoral work before beginning in a tenuretrack position at the University of Virginia. Detailed information and application instructions are available at
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