Job Detail

Duties: The Department of Polymer Science is seeking applications for an Endowed Chair Professor position with a research program in the emerging areas of polymer chemistry of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and targeted drug delivery. The Research Scholar will collaborate closely with cluster hiring at the Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy (NEOUCOM/P). The successful candidate will be a member of the Orthopaedics Research Cluster of Northeast Ohio consisting of The University of Akron, NEOUCOM/P, Case Western Reserve University, Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Akron General Medical Center, Akron Children’s Hospital, and Summa Health System. The chosen candidate will be expected to lead an internationally recognized program including developing and mentoring collaborative research teams and partnerships involving other universities, local hospitals, and private industry.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field and should have a strong background in biological or biomedical sciences, (preferably orthopaedic-related) research required.

Resume Requirements: Submit a cover letter, 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 Professor Matthew Becker, ORSP Search Position, Department of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3909.