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Assistant Professor in Biomolecular & Macromolecular Materials

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Position description

Assistant Professor Position in the Materials Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara

The Materials Department in the College of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Biomolecular and Macromolecular Materials.

Outstanding candidates should demonstrate the ability to build a world-class research program in the area of soft materials, broadly interpreted. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, design and synthesis of polymers, biomolecular materials, functional organic materials, polymer composites, and theory. It is expected that the candidate would demonstrate the potential for collaborative, interdisciplinary research with the broader Materials community at UCSB and take a leading role in advancing the world-class experimental and computational facilities at UCSB.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in materials science and engineering or a related field.

Application packages should include a complete curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a brief (4 page limit) statement of research interests, a teaching statement, and a cover letter. The cover letter should describe, separately and succinctly, three elements: (1) the candidate’s most significant scientific accomplishment; (2) the candidate’s overall goals/vision for his/her research program at our institution; and (3) the experience and qualifications that make the candidate particularly well-suited to achieve those goals. The package should be submitted to:

https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00516

Please apply by November 20th, 2015 for primary consideration; however the position will remain open until filled.

The Materials department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter - (1)the candidate’s most significant scientific accomplishment (2)the candidate’s overall goals/vision for his/her research program at our institution (3)experience and qualifications that make the candidate particularly well-suited to achieve those goals

  • Statement of Research - 4 page limit

  • Statement of Teaching - 2 page limit

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required