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Open Rank Faculty Positions in Chemical and Environmental Engineering - Biotechnology

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Position overview

Position titles:
Salary range: Commensurate with education and experience
Anticipated start: July 1, 2023

Position description

The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Biotechnology.

The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering is home to approximately 500 undergraduates, 100 graduate students and 20 faculty members. Interdisciplinary collaborations are fostered by college-level and campus-wide initiatives and include plant science and agriculture (Center for Agriculture and Food Enterprise), the Water Resource Center, the Winston Chung Global Energy Center, the Center of Innovative Materials for Energy and Environment, the Center for Industrial Biotechnology and the Center for Environmental Research and Technology.

The University of California, Riverside's (UCR) Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) currently has 138 faculty members, more than 3,400 undergraduates, 1000 graduate students, more than $44 million in annual research expenditures, and is home to five departments, 11 undergraduate degree programs, 10 graduate degree programs, and 11 research centers.

Successful candidates will have a proven record of, or exceptional promise for, developing a vibrant externally-funded research program and developing a portfolio of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UC faculty will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and record of publications, teach a regular course load at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to participate in service activities at department, college campus, and professional levels. They should also demonstrate clear potential for complementing and/or synergistically leveraging existing research activities within the department, college and campus.

Applicants should have met the requirements for a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field, by the time of appointment. Although all areas of research will be considered, we are particularly interested in applicants with research interests in Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering, Synthetic Biology, or Metabolic Engineering. Candidates with research interests in the listed areas who seek to address current challenges in plant biotechnology and agriculture are also encouraged to apply.

Appointments are expected to begin July 1, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

To apply: Interested individuals are required to submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, three reference letters or their contact information, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement to the AP Recruit website at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01658.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022 and will continue until the position(s) are filled. For more information regarding the specific areas of interest and application procedures, please visit https://www.engr.ucr.edu/. Inquiries should be directed to Ian Wheeldon (wheeldon@ucr.edu).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants should have met the requirements for a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field, by the time of appointment. Although all areas of research will be considered, we are particularly interested in applicants with research interests in Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering, Synthetic Biology, or Metabolic Engineering. Candidates with research interests in the listed areas who seek to address current challenges in plant biotechnology and agriculture are also encouraged to apply.

Preferred qualifications

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements by Level

Tenured track position

Position title: Assistant Professor

Please submit a cover letter, the most recently updated curriculum vitae, three reference letters, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement to the AP Recruit website at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01658

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Please submit three letters of references.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01658

Tenured position

Position title: Associate/Full Professor

Please submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement to the AP Recruit website at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01658

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide contact information for three references.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01658

Help contact: veronicv@ucr.edu

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Riverside, CA