Category Archives: Job Openings

MIT job posting Electron and Surface Microscopy Instrumentation Specialist

The Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies (ISN) at MIT has an open position for an “Electron and Surface Microscopy Instrumentation Specialist”

The candidate will be responsible for user training, operation, and maintenance of our SEMs and selected other research instruments at the ISN research facility. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one and group training for a variety of instruments, maintaining/troubleshooting research instrumentation including simple repairs, cleanings, routine calibrations, etc., and working with vendors to schedule more complex repairs/maintenance. The candidate should also be interested in learning new techniques and expanding their expertise as additional equipment is added to the facility.

Anyone interested can find out more about the position and apply at:

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=14851&localeCode=en-us

Visiting Faculty at Rose Hulman

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is currently seeking applicants for a visiting faculty appointment for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Rose-Hulman is a primarily undergraduate institution with a small Master’s program; thus, we would ask you to especially encourage PhD students or postdocs in your departments who may be interested in a faculty position with an emphasis on undergraduate teaching to apply.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
invites applications for a visiting faculty position with an anticipated start date of
August 2019. A doctorate or near completion in chemical engineering or a closely
related field is required.

The department seeks candidates with a promise of excellence in teaching and an
interest in the individual student. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a
curriculum vita, and a statement on their teaching philosophy and course interests
to https://jobs.rose-hulman.edu. Applicants who advance through the initial
screening will be asked for three references who will submit recommendation
letters.

Detailed information is available from Adam J. Nolte, Head of Chemical Engineering
at nolte@rose-hulman.edu or 812-877-8096. Initial review of applications will
begin April 8th. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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ChE Senior Lecturer position at University of Texas at San Antonio

The Chemical Engineering Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites qualified applicants for a position as Senior Lecturer. Applicants are expected to oversee and teach undergraduate chemical engineering laboratory courses, manage laboratory resources and assist in curriculum development. The successful hire will work closely with a diverse population of undergraduate students and collaborate with faculty on undergraduate curriculum. At the time of hire, applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline. All applicants must have demonstrated research experience and an interest in student education. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, have excellent oral communications skills and be committed to undergraduate education.

Please see the application at: https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/11993

UTSA is one of 13 Universities within the University of Texas System. The Chemical Engineering Program at UTSA started in the Fall of 2017 with an undergraduate program that falls under the umbrella of Biomedical Engineering. Chemical Engineering will be housed in the new Science and Engineering Building (SEB) that opens in 2020. Candidates will be expected to play an active role in the development of the Chemical Engineering undergraduate educational programs. The UTSA College of Engineering consists of four departments (Biomedical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering) offering both undergraduate and graduate programs at all levels leading to Ph.D. degrees.

San Antonio is located in South Central Texas and enjoys mild winters and an affordable cost of living. The city is in close proximity to other large population centers in Texas including Austin, Houston, and Dallas. San Antonio is currently experiencing large economic and population growth. The San Antonio area is a hub for both the energy and petrochemical industries and is home to the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Southwest Research Institute, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, CPS Energy and the University of Texas Health San Antonio.

2 open faculty positions at Western Michigan University

We have two open faculty positions in our department for Chemical and Paper Engineering.

FACULTY POSITION
Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering
Job description
The Chemical and Paper Engineering Department at Western Michigan
University is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the
rank of Assistant Professor and another tenure-track position at the rank of
Associate or Assistant Professor with a start date of August 15, 2019.
The successful candidates will teach and supervise students at both
undergraduate and graduate levels, establish a strong externally-funded
research program, and assist in academic service activities. At the time
of hire, the candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Paper
Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
The candidate’s research area should extend or complement the current
research areas in the department, including Biorefining and Bioproducts,
Biosystems, Biomedical, Nano-Materials, Pulp and Paper, Printing, Printed
Electronics and Biosensor, Paper Recycling and Sustainability. Preference
for the position will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence or
promise of excellence in research. Postdoctoral and/or industry experience
is preferred. Teaching and research expertise in more than one of our three
B.S. degree programs is an asset.
The Department offers three undergraduate programs: Chemical Engineering,
Paper Engineering, and Graphic and Printing Science, and four graduate
programs: MS in Chemical Engineering, PhD in Engineering and MS and PhD in
Paper and Printing Science. Currently, the department has 15 faculty members,
350 undergraduate majors and over 30 graduate students (Master’s and PhD).
Go to http://wmich.edu/chemical-paper/ for more information.
About the University
Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwestern Michigan, is a
vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an

enrollment of approximately 24,000. WMU is classified by The Carnegie Founda-
tion for the Advancement of Teaching classifies as a “higher research” university.

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences has seven academic
departments, with programs in engineering, engineering technology, and
applied sciences. In fall 2003, the college moved into a new $100 million
facility located on a 270-acre engineering campus. This site includes a new
engineering complex and a Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park.

SUBMIT

PDF files
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Statement of research
interests and teaching
interests
• Contact information for
three references
Go to wmich.edu/hr/jobs to
submit your files.
Review of applications will
begin April 2, 2019 and
will continue until the
position is filled.
WMU is Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Minorities, women,
protected veterans, individuals with
disabilities and all other qualified
individuals are encouraged to apply.