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Professor of Chemistry


The Department of Chemistry in the College of Letters and
Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks outstanding
applicants with research interests in all areas of chemistry for
faculty positions at the tenured and tenure-track levels. Faculty
positions require a commitment to excellence in scholarly
research, teaching, and service.
The department is strongly committed to diversity among faculty.
Women and candidates from groups traditionally under-
represented in the field of chemistry are strongly encouraged to
apply.

Senior-level theoretical chemists, including those specializing in
materials science and biophysics, are especially encouraged to
apply and will be considered for the Joseph O. Hirschfelder
professorship in theoretical chemistry. This position will begin
August 2020 or later. Candidates for the Joseph O. Hirschfelder
professorship in theoretical chemistry must have extensive
experience, a track record of innovation, world-class research
accomplishments, and teaching credentials which meet the
requirements for full or associate professor with tenure as
determined by the Physical Sciences Divisional Committee.
A successful candidate will be expected to develop an
internationally recognized scholarly research program in their
area of specialization, to teach chemistry courses at the
undergraduate and graduate level, to mentor graduate and
undergraduate students, and to perform professional and
university service as appropriate.
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required. Candidates for
the Assistant Professor title must have demonstrated potential for
internationally recognized research in their field of specialization.
Tenured candidates must have demonstrated excellence in
scholarly research, teaching, and service which meet the
requirements for full or associate professor with tenure as
determined by the Physical Sciences Divisional Committee.
Apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15083
Application materials including cover letter, current CV, teaching
statement, research experience summary, and a concise
description of research plans will be required for all applicants.
Applicants will also be asked to provide the names and contact
information for three professional references. To guarantee full
consideration, applications must be received by November 17,


  1. However, applications will be accepted until all positions
    are filled.
    The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity affirmative
    action employer. Women and minority candidates are especially
    encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing,
    information regarding the identity of the applicant must be released on
    request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal
    background check will be required prior to employment.


Assistant Professor - Mathematics or Science
Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of
Assistant Professor, and in special cases Associate or Full Professor, at
the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) and any department in the
Faculties of Mathematics or Science. IQC is a collaborative research
institute focused on quantum information science and technology,
ranging from the theory of quantum information to practical applications.
Membership in IQC is renewable, with an initial appointment of 5 years,
and comes with research space, a teaching reduction of one course, and
a stipend. Information about research at IQC can be found at
http://uwaterloo.ca/iqc/research and https://tqt.uwaterloo.ca/.
As an employer committed to employment equity and accessibility for
persons with disabilities, we encourage applications from members of
equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous
persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations
and gender identities/expressions.
The University of Waterloo is host to the Institute for Quantum Computing.
At present, IQC has a complement of 32 faculty members from the
Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. Interested individuals
should upload their application via the faculty application form at:
https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/positions.
Full consideration for these positions is assured only for applications
received by December 1, 2019.
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permanent residents will be given priority.
Full description at https://jobs.newscientist.com/en-gb/
job/1401680540/assistant-professor-mathematics-or-science-in-
stitute-for-quantum-computing/

Department of Biological Science
Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Cell Biology)
The Department of Biological Science at Florida State University invites outstanding
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Cellular Biology. The Department is interested in individuals using any experimental system,
from cultured cells to organismal, to understand fundamental cellular processes using
approaches including but not limited to correlative light and electron microscopy, high-
resolution light microscopy, live cell imaging, or genomics. Successful candidates are
expected to establish an innovative, extramurally-funded research program and contribute to
undergraduate and graduate education.
Successful candidates for an Assistant Professor rank will possess at a minimum a doctoral
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about Florida State University’s Department of Biological Science, visit our website at
http://www.bio.fsu.edu.
Questions about the position should be directed to Prof. Hank W. Bass:
[email protected]
See details at:
https://jobs.newscientist.com/en-au/job/1401680298/assistant-professor-
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