Tenure-Track Positions in Nanoscale Systems
West Virginia University invites applications for four tenured or tenure track positions, each serving an integral role enabling discovery in advanced biomolecule sensing, control, and delivery; nanofluidics; and drug discovery and delivery through an integrative approach to combining nanobioscience, nanoscale structures, device development, and integrative system development. Areas of specific interest include exploration of novel interactions between biomolecular and inorganic/semiconductor device components; molecular or biological scaffolds to form functionalized surfaces or discrete entities; novel material modification at the nanoscale to minimize non-specific adsorption and/or facilitate the attachment of biomolecular recognition elements; and synthesis of modified biomolecules for altered cellular function or substrate recognition. A Ph. D. in the physical, biological, engineering or biomedical sciences is required.
West Virginia University (www.wvu.edu) is a comprehensive land grant research institution with comprehensive health sciences enrolling over 27,000 students in 113 degrees programs. These positions are enabled by WVNano (wvnano.wvu.edu), WVU’s nanoscale science, engineering, and education initiative and the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Engineering, and the Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be appointed in the academic department with which the applicant has the strongest disciplinary synergy, and will serve an integral role within WVNano. In addition to start-up resources, state-of-the-art chemical, biochemical, computational, growth, fabrication, microscopy, and characterization facilities are available through WVNano. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop a vigorous extramurally funded research program in their area of specialization, build effective collaborations, and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching.
Interested candidates must send a CV along with a letter of application, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of references to nanosearch@mail.wvu.edu. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and the positions will remain open until filled. West Virginia University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. For further information, contact Lawrence Hornak or Thomas Myers WVNano Co-directors at wvnano@mail.wvu.edu (queries only). This announcement can be made available in alternative format.