Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position - Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Posted by: Worcester Polytechnic Instiute (WPI)  Hiring entity type: Educational Svcs.  Work authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time  Compensation: ****** Benefits: Relocation: Not specified  Position functions: Engineering - Chemical Biotechnology Education Science   Travel: Unspecified  Accept candidates: in same country	Languages: English - Fluent   Minimum education: Masters Degree  Minimum years experience: 2  Resumes accepted in: English Cover letter: No cover letter requested Job code: 127942 / Latpro-1822808  Date posted: Nov-20-2009 State, Zip: Massachusetts, 01609
Description Worcester Polytechnic Institute Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry beginning August 2010. Extending successful faculty recruitment in the last two years, this hire is part of a strategic plan to expand our department within a larger WPI Life Science research initiative. New $100M state-of-the-art research facilities hosting the Life Science research departments and WPI Bioengineering Institute anchor this effort. The successful candidate will be a scientist working in an area of chemistry or biochemistry. He or she should have postdoctoral research experience and is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching in the undergraduate and graduate curricula is expected. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers both undergraduate and graduate (Ph.D.) degrees. WPI is a private, nationally ranked technological university with an undergraduate student body of over 3,200 and 1,100 full-time and part-time graduate students. Worcester, New England's third largest city, offers ready access to diverse economic, cultural and recreational resources of the region. Further information about WPI and the department can be accessed at http://www.wpi.edu . Interested candidates should send pdf-formatted applications including a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names of three references to Dr. George Kaminski at faculty-searchCBC@wpi.edu . Inquiries can be addressed to Chair, Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609. Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Requirements WPI offers a smoke free environment, competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including health insurance, family tuition reimbursement and generous vacations. To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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