Job Detail

Duties: Establish or continue a nationally recognized research program, obtain external funding, direct graduate research, teach graduate and undergraduate classes. Contribute to the functioning of the department, College and University through service on committees and participation in departmental activities.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Materials/Polymer Science, Polymer Physics, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field required. Candidates with expertise and active research programs in the emerging areas of biomaterials, advanced energy technologies, environmental science, and biomedical devices, are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a proven record of scholarly achievement as documented by publications, significant and sustained levels of research funding, patents, successful industrial collaborations, experience with technology transfer, and very strong letters of recommendation. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain a robust, externally-funded, nationally-recognized research program.

Comments: Review of application material will begin immediately.

Resume Requirements: Submit curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, documentation of prior research support, evidence of industrial collaboration, and technology transfer experience; detailed research and teaching plans; and names of three references with contact information to the Chair of Search Committee, Polymer Physics Position, Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3909.