University of Central Florida
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Renewable Energy and Chemical Transf
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
The OpportunityAs part of a hiring campaign, the University of Central Florida (UCF) established in 2015, six interdisciplinary clusters to strengthen its academic offerings and research mission. In efforts to strengthen this initiative, the renewable energy and chemical transformations (REACT) cluster ( www.ucf.edu/research/react ) is seeking promising candidates at the assistant professor (tenure earning) or associate professor (tenured) level, commensurate with prior experience and record.This 9-month position will build on our existing strengths in catalysis science and engineering which currently include expertise in
ab initio
theory, ultrafast and electron spectroscopies, nanocatalyst synthesis, homogeneous catalysis, and electrocatalysis. In addition to the above, applicants are now sought with expertise in fundamental research encompassing areas of heterogeneous catalysis, catalytic synthesis of fuels, plasmonic catalysis, and catalysts for wastewater remediation.Faculty in these interdisciplinary positions will be expected to strengthen both the research cluster and their tenure home department (physics, chemistry, or material science and engineering). Both individual and interdisciplinary infrastructure and startup are expected with these positions. The new faculty member will have a unique interdisciplinary mentoring team to foster intellectual breadth and to facilitate integrative capacity to strengthen the success of the cluster. With mutual consent, candidates will have the option of choosing their tenure home department.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. from an accredited institution in physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, or a related field is required.Consistent track record of competitively funded research grants and contracts.Demonstrated research leadership ability and interpersonal skills.Years of experience in a similar position:Assistant professor: Two (2) years.Associate professor: Five (5) years.
The selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with rank in the tenure department.Preferred Qualifications:Experience performing research at the highest level:Assistant professor: Four (4) years.Associate professor: Six (6) years.
Consistent track record of impactful publications.Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website,
https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ . In addition to the online application, candidates should attach the following materials:Cover letter that addresses the candidates background and preparation in one or more of the areas listed above.Curriculum vitae.Statement of research with sections addressing short ( i.e.,
Statement of teaching philosophy including any experience/familiarity with student-centered learning approaches and plans on growing the teaching and professional training portfolio of the cluster.Reprints of 2-3 recent key publications.Names and email addresses of at least three references who are willing to provide letters of recommendation.The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.NOTE:
Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the positions are filled.For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Parag Banerjee, Search Committee Chair, at
parag.banerjee@ucf.edu .Job Close Date:Open until filled.Note to applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘ Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
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ab initio
theory, ultrafast and electron spectroscopies, nanocatalyst synthesis, homogeneous catalysis, and electrocatalysis. In addition to the above, applicants are now sought with expertise in fundamental research encompassing areas of heterogeneous catalysis, catalytic synthesis of fuels, plasmonic catalysis, and catalysts for wastewater remediation.Faculty in these interdisciplinary positions will be expected to strengthen both the research cluster and their tenure home department (physics, chemistry, or material science and engineering). Both individual and interdisciplinary infrastructure and startup are expected with these positions. The new faculty member will have a unique interdisciplinary mentoring team to foster intellectual breadth and to facilitate integrative capacity to strengthen the success of the cluster. With mutual consent, candidates will have the option of choosing their tenure home department.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. from an accredited institution in physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, or a related field is required.Consistent track record of competitively funded research grants and contracts.Demonstrated research leadership ability and interpersonal skills.Years of experience in a similar position:Assistant professor: Two (2) years.Associate professor: Five (5) years.
The selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with rank in the tenure department.Preferred Qualifications:Experience performing research at the highest level:Assistant professor: Four (4) years.Associate professor: Six (6) years.
Consistent track record of impactful publications.Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website,
https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ . In addition to the online application, candidates should attach the following materials:Cover letter that addresses the candidates background and preparation in one or more of the areas listed above.Curriculum vitae.Statement of research with sections addressing short ( i.e.,
Statement of teaching philosophy including any experience/familiarity with student-centered learning approaches and plans on growing the teaching and professional training portfolio of the cluster.Reprints of 2-3 recent key publications.Names and email addresses of at least three references who are willing to provide letters of recommendation.The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.NOTE:
Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the positions are filled.For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Parag Banerjee, Search Committee Chair, at
parag.banerjee@ucf.edu .Job Close Date:Open until filled.Note to applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘ Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
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