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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Chemistry - East Lansing, MI
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION - NMR Spectroscopy
The Department of Chemistry (
http://www.chemistry.msu.edu/) in the College
of Natural Science at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks candidates for
a tenure-track faculty position with research interests in the development
and application of liquid and/or solid-state NMR spectroscopy. Highly
qualified candidates beyond the rank of assistant professor will also be
considered.
The Michigan State NMR facility has been recently upgraded to include a new
800 MHz instrument with a helium-cooled cryoprobe and magic-angle spinning
(MAS) probes, 600 and 500 MHz instruments with nitrogen-cooled cryoprobes,
and 400 MHz instruments with MAS probes. The chemistry department is undertaking
significant faculty hiring over the next several years to build on current
strengths and expand into emerging areas of chemistry. In addition, there are
exciting campus wide research initiatives on interdisciplinary science and
technology, including health-related research.
Successful faculty candidates shall have demonstrated research productivity
and evidence of potential for independent research, and are expected to
develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program and contribute to
excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Review of application materials will begin on October 15, 2021 and will
continue until suitable candidates are identified.
Interested individuals should upload a SINGLE PDF application package at
https://jobs.msu.edu for posting 730749. To ensure a holistic assessment of
candidates, we request that applications include:
1. a cover letter that expresses interest in the described position with
in the MSU chemistry department.
2. a curriculum vitae that includes any of the following information, as
applicable: a list of publications, grants/fellowships received or approved,
awards, contributed and invited talks/presentations, teaching and mentoring
roles, leadership positions, contributions to the academic community, and
efforts in public outreach.
3. synopses of research interests and future research plans that also share
efforts to further diversity and inclusion within the context of research
(typically 2-3 proposals, no longer than 2 pages each).
4. a statement describing educational and mentoring approaches and priorities
that also outlines efforts to further diversity and inclusion (1-2 pages).
5. names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted
directly by Michigan State University to submit letters of recommendation.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Prof. David Weliky, Chair of the Search Committee (weliky_at_chemistry.msu.edu<mailto:weliky_at_chemistry.msu.edu>).
At the College of Natural Science, we use discovery, innovation and our collective
ingenuity to advance knowledge across the natural sciences. Through equitable,
inclusive practices in research, education and service, we empower our students,
staff and faculty to solve challenges in a complex and rapidly changing world.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to
achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that
encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans
and persons with disabilities. MSU is committed to providing a work environment
that supports employees' work and personal life, and offers employment assistance
to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.
Received on Wed Sep 15 2021 - 09:42:52 MST