Assistant Professor Radiochemistry, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry [R0150293]

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor Radiochemistry, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry [R0150293]. ROLE of the POSITION The new tenure-track Assistant Professor will be expected to: a) contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching in Chemistry, Inorganic Materials, Nuclear Science and Radiochemistry, b) develop a vigorous externally-funded research program in an area of Radiochemistry (e.g. radioanalytical, separations, forensics, radiopharmaceuticals, synthesis, or any other closely related research area emphasizing science involving the radioelements) c) engage in service to the University and community, and d) mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research through laboratory engagement and direct supervision. The new faculty member will primarily teach undergraduate and graduate courses in radiochemistry and its uses while contributing to the existing courses in the chemistry department. The position also includes an expectation to contribute to the continued development and delivery of the UNLV undergraduate radiochemistry curriculum. Exploiting and actively utilizing existing radiochemistry laboratory equipment and facilities is expected, consistent with the program’s longstanding collaborative and cooperative research culture. Successful applicants will develop a rigorous, externally funded research program that contributes to the research and education mission of the Radiochemistry Program while participating in the maintenance, expansion, and shared use of radiochemistry infrastructure. The successful candidate is also expected to provide scientific and programmatic leadership in ongoing and emerging research initiatives, and to build upon existing faculty collaborations, professional networks, and external partnerships to ensure continuity and future growth of the UNLV Radiochemistry Program’s research and educational activities. PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE The UNLV Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is comprised of 27 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty members who are actively engaged in extramurally supported research in the broad areas of physical, materials & computational chemistry, biochemistry, analytical, inorganic & organic chemistry, radiochemistry, and chemical education. The radiochemistry program at UNLV is research intensive and one of the very few active University programs in the United States allowing laboratory access to quantities of radioelements for spectroscopic and material studies. The program has a focus on radioelement speciation with applications in the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear forensics, and medical applications with additional research efforts supporting fundamental studies. The department is in the midst of a rapid expansion, with over half a dozen additional tenure-track faculty recruitments at various stages of completion. More details can be found at https://www.unlv.edu/chemistry.

Requirements

This position requires a Ph.D. in Radiochemistry or a closely related discipline (Nuclear Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Forensic, or Health Physics from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The successful candidate must possess a proven record of research accomplishments.

Nice To Haves

Post-doctoral research training or equivalent research/industrial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching in Chemistry, Inorganic Materials, Nuclear Science and Radiochemistry
develop a vigorous externally-funded research program in an area of Radiochemistry (e.g. radioanalytical, separations, forensics, radiopharmaceuticals, synthesis, or any other closely related research area emphasizing science involving the radioelements)
engage in service to the University and community
mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research through laboratory engagement and direct supervision
teach undergraduate and graduate courses in radiochemistry and its uses while contributing to the existing courses in the chemistry department
contribute to the continued development and delivery of the UNLV undergraduate radiochemistry curriculum
Exploiting and actively utilizing existing radiochemistry laboratory equipment and facilities
participating in the maintenance, expansion, and shared use of radiochemistry infrastructure
provide scientific and programmatic leadership in ongoing and emerging research initiatives
build upon existing faculty collaborations, professional networks, and external partnerships to ensure continuity and future growth of the UNLV Radiochemistry Program’s research and educational activities