Assistant Professor in Sustainable Packaging
Assistant Professor in Sustainable Packaging
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$ 80000 - 90000
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Job Description
The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials (SBIO) at Virginia Tech invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor with a focus on plastic conversion for both flexible and rigid packaging systems. The position is a tenuretrack 9month appointment with responsibilities in teaching 30 research 65 and service 5. Virginia Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where all people can succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from those whose unique perspectives experiences and ideas will enhance our vibrant academic community which is dedicated to innovation discovery and the advancement of knowledge.
The successful candidate will develop and deliver engaging courses that provide students with the skills to make sciencebased decisions when designing flexible and rigid packaging solutions. The candidate will offer courses that contribute to a solutionoriented curriculum emphasizing experiential learning opportunities for students. It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the development of technologies that address environmental issues as well as social and regulatory trends that impact plastic conversion and engineering. The candidate is expected to build an extramurally funded research program and enhance the departments research capacity in the area of plastic conversion for sustainable flexible and rigid packaging systems focusing on closedloop strategies to meet circularity goals. The research commitment of this position may address the latest and advanced developments in diverse plastic packaging conversion technologies including but not limited to extrusion injection lamination compounding and/or thermoforming processes with packaging polymers ranging from traditional plastics to advanced polymers and materials such as recycled plastics bioderived polymers and chemicals renewable based resins degradable materials and functional enhancers.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in packaging science material science chemical engineering chemistry or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date
Demonstrated ability to develop and teach universitylevel lectures or laboratories that offer students handson experiential learning opportunities
Demonstrated potential to develop an active and productive research program that supports graduate education through acquisition of external funding
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in researchintensive multidisciplinary environments
Ability to conduct research which addresses current issues in the packaging industry
Demonstrated experience collaborating with industrial partners
Knowledge of current and emerging needs in the thematic area of plastic conversion
Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate student courses as well as courses for industry professionals
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and service for professional scientific societies
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
June 15 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and driving check.
Application Process
The application materials should include the following information:
- Upload the following required documents:
- a) letter of interest that highlights your goal and vision for the position 1page maximum)
- b) Statement of Teaching Philosophy highlighting how your experiences align with the position 1page maximum)
- c) Statement of Research Philosophy highlighting how your experiences align with the position 3pages maximum)
- d) current curriculum vitae including education publication records and research grants awarded if applicable
- e) contact information (name telephone number and email address) for three professional references. We may contact your references during the review process. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
More information about the position can be found at Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Young Kim Chair Search Committee: Department of Sustainable Biomaterials College of Natural Resources and Environment Virginia Tech 310 W Campus Drive 230C Cheatham Hall Blacksburg VA 24061. Phone:or email: .
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Trish Colley (email: or phone:)during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to any positionrelated event.
Employment Type
Full Time
