Open Faculty Position in Interfacial Science and Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University seeks applications for a faculty position of Assistant Professor with a preferred starting date of August 2008.

We are looking for candidates with research interests in Interfacial Science and Engineering, particularly in one or more areas related to complex fluids, soft matter, interfacial phenomena, molecular theory and simulations, and micro/nano scale systems. The campus has strong interdisciplinary and interdepartmental groups in biotechnology, materials, polymers, interfaces, and nanotechnology with which the candidate can interact. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program and to engage in enthusiastic teaching of undergraduate and graduate students in chemical engineering. Candidates should send electronically a curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, detailed statement of research and teaching plans, and the names and addresses of four references to: chesearch@lehigh.edu and address it to: Chair, Interfacial Science and Engineering Search Committee. Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Information on the Department and Lehigh University can be found at http://www.che.lehigh.edu.

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