Assistant or Associate Research Professor - Career
Assistant or Associate Research Professor - Career
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$ 82000 - 90000
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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
July 13 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
155-NNFACULTY - Research Assistant Professor - Career 156-NNFACULTY - Research Associate Professor - CareerBusiness Title:
Assistant or Associate Research Professor - CareerEmployee Type:
Faculty () (Fixed Term)Position Term:
Position Details:
The Opportunity: Conduct research on bioproducts and bioenergy with focus on polymer-renewable fiber composite materials with emphasis on circular economy principles. Requirements include a deep knowledge about wood and natural fiber-based materials polymer science and engineering wood chemistry and processing bio-based polymers and nanomaterials. Knowledge about processing of wood and natural fiber-based composites (wood plastic composites fiber panels and mass timber panels) adhesive bonding mechanisms and characterization of these materials will be expected. Furthermore interest and an understanding of synthetic fibers biochar material recycling and end-of-life options and development of value-added products from varied applications will be essential. This position also requires working with industrial clients in troubleshooting and technology transfer through research as well as client-driven projects as the extension component is a significant aspect of the role. Candidate should be willing to help teach courses in these areas as needed to educate and mentor undergraduate and graduate students through the academic affiliation within the Department of Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE). The appointment will be with the Composite Materials and Engineering Center (CMEC). Rank (Assistant or Associate) will be based on the promotion criteria of the Department of Biological Systems and Engineering and will be shaped by the depth and breadth of the candidates experience.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE) temporary position. This position is overtime ineligible.
Annual Salary: $82000 - $90000 Assistant Research Professor; $90000 - $98000 Associate Research Professor; Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information please review WSUs Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:
A Ph.D. in an engineering or materials field is required with demonstrated experience in industrial outreach and applied and basic research activities in renewable composite materials. Industrial experience in renewable composite materials or a related field is required.
Required Qualifications for Associate Professor rank:
A Ph.D. in an engineering or materials field is required with demonstrated experience in industrial outreach and applied and basic research activities in renewable composite materials.
Industrial experience in renewable composite materials or a related field is required.
Six years of experience at the assistant professor rank and demonstrated performance toward promotional expectations.
Required Qualifications for All Candidates:
A demonstrated ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research and outreach within the department college and university is expected.
The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels in university government industry and other private sectors.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated abilities in attracting extramural funding conducting and publishing the results research and having a strong interest and experience in quality undergraduate and graduate education.
3) Names of three references
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Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
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Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
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