Louisiana State University
Assistant Professor
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUAM Engineering - Cain School of Chemical Engineering (Mike Benton (00001503)) Work Location: LSU - Baton Rouge Pay Grade: Academic Job Description:
Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor position in the Gordon and Mary Cain Department of Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University. We invite applicants with a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering (or closely related fields) from recognized institutions and a proven record of academic accomplishment. LSU is a leader in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration/storage and this position will integrate with existing expertise. Areas of interest include processes, reactions, separations and materials related to carbon capture including but not limited to adsorption and absorption, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs) or ionic liquids.Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching courses in chemical engineering and to build a strong research program through independent and collaborative work. Applicants are encouraged to review the strategic plans of the University (LSU Strategic Plan 2025) and the College of Engineering, both available online at lsu.edu.Successful candidates will benefit from LSU’s synchrotron facility (CAMD), and a new state-of-the-art transmission electron microscopy coming online in 2022.The incumbent in this faculty position will have a part-time teaching load of undergraduate and/or graduate course in the subject of chemical engineering and a part-time research appointment. They are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching courses in chemical engineering and to build a strong research program through independent and collaborative work.45% Teach undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering courses.45% Lead a recognized and sustainable research program, which results in procuring external funding and leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals, along with associated service in support of the research mission and reputation of the unit. Supervising graduate student research.10% Provide service to LSU, the chemical engineering profession and the community.Minimum Qualifications:PhD in chemical engineering or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field. Ph.D. candidates will be considered, as long as the Ph.D. is obtained by August 15, 2024.About the department:
The Cain Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the first programs of its kind with roots in the Audubon Sugar School (1885). The Department recently relocated to a new building and benefits from a strong alumni base, over $25 million in endowments, and approximately $10 million in recent awards related to energy and sustainable chemical manufacturing. At present, the Department includes 17 tenure and tenure-track professors (all with named professorships or chairs), 4 Professionals in Residence and 4 part-time or emeritus instructors.LSU is a public land grant university founded in 1860 that currently serves over 35,000 students. The 1000 acre campus is located just south of downtown Baton Rouge (with a metro-area population over 750,000). Unique facilities include a synchrotron facility (Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices) the Shared Instrumentation Facility (including XPS, SEM and TEM tools), and the NanoFabrication Facility (including lithography, deposition and etch tools).Special Instructions: Details of available benefits are provided online at LSU’s benefits website (http://www.lsu.edu/hrm/employees/benefits/Employee_Benefits.php.) Applications are due by January 20, 2024 or until candidates are selected. Applicantions may be submitted at the links below. Questions may be addressed to Frank Blystad via email or phone (fblyst13@lsu.edu or 225.578.1426). Applications should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, statement of teaching interest, and a diversity equity and inclusion statement. Reference letters may be requested after an internal review. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Posting Date: January 23, 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr
Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor position in the Gordon and Mary Cain Department of Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University. We invite applicants with a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering (or closely related fields) from recognized institutions and a proven record of academic accomplishment. LSU is a leader in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration/storage and this position will integrate with existing expertise. Areas of interest include processes, reactions, separations and materials related to carbon capture including but not limited to adsorption and absorption, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs) or ionic liquids.Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching courses in chemical engineering and to build a strong research program through independent and collaborative work. Applicants are encouraged to review the strategic plans of the University (LSU Strategic Plan 2025) and the College of Engineering, both available online at lsu.edu.Successful candidates will benefit from LSU’s synchrotron facility (CAMD), and a new state-of-the-art transmission electron microscopy coming online in 2022.The incumbent in this faculty position will have a part-time teaching load of undergraduate and/or graduate course in the subject of chemical engineering and a part-time research appointment. They are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching courses in chemical engineering and to build a strong research program through independent and collaborative work.45% Teach undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering courses.45% Lead a recognized and sustainable research program, which results in procuring external funding and leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals, along with associated service in support of the research mission and reputation of the unit. Supervising graduate student research.10% Provide service to LSU, the chemical engineering profession and the community.Minimum Qualifications:PhD in chemical engineering or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field. Ph.D. candidates will be considered, as long as the Ph.D. is obtained by August 15, 2024.About the department:
The Cain Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the first programs of its kind with roots in the Audubon Sugar School (1885). The Department recently relocated to a new building and benefits from a strong alumni base, over $25 million in endowments, and approximately $10 million in recent awards related to energy and sustainable chemical manufacturing. At present, the Department includes 17 tenure and tenure-track professors (all with named professorships or chairs), 4 Professionals in Residence and 4 part-time or emeritus instructors.LSU is a public land grant university founded in 1860 that currently serves over 35,000 students. The 1000 acre campus is located just south of downtown Baton Rouge (with a metro-area population over 750,000). Unique facilities include a synchrotron facility (Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices) the Shared Instrumentation Facility (including XPS, SEM and TEM tools), and the NanoFabrication Facility (including lithography, deposition and etch tools).Special Instructions: Details of available benefits are provided online at LSU’s benefits website (http://www.lsu.edu/hrm/employees/benefits/Employee_Benefits.php.) Applications are due by January 20, 2024 or until candidates are selected. Applicantions may be submitted at the links below. Questions may be addressed to Frank Blystad via email or phone (fblyst13@lsu.edu or 225.578.1426). Applications should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, statement of teaching interest, and a diversity equity and inclusion statement. Reference letters may be requested after an internal review. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Posting Date: January 23, 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr