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Inorganic Chemist
September 9th, 2011
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of inorganic chemistry. We are especially interested in applicants with research programs in nanomaterials and/or bioinorganic chemistry, but all areas of inorganic chemistry will be considered. This appointment commences in August 2012. The position, which requires a Ph.D., is anticipated to be filled at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong research program and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate (Ph.D./M.S.) levels. The Department is a highly cross-disciplinary and interactive group of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, Ph.D., M.S., and undergraduate students engaged in cutting-edge research at the molecular level, working in excellent laboratory facilities in a recently renovated building. The University is strategically situated on a suburban campus in the intellectually and culturally vibrant Baltimore-Washington corridor, which enhances the dynamic educational and research opportunities afforded by its diversity, intermediate size, and world-class infrastructure.
To Apply: Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, description of research plans, and statement of teaching philosophy; and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Chair, Inorganic Chemistry Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, M.D. 21250. Electronic submissions can be made to e-mail: chemsearch@umbc.edu. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
January 26th, 2012
A postdoctoral position is available at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) for an individual with a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry or related fields. The position will focus on the development of a sensing platform for the detection of small molecule gliotransmitters using nanometer-scale electrodes. Priority will be given to individuals with research experience in mammalian tissue culture, analytical measurements of single cells, electrochemistry, and/or patch clamping.
To Apply: A cover letter highlighting relevant skills and goals, a CV and contact information for at least two references can be mailed to Prof. Ryan White, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 or emailed in a single pdf file to rjwhite@umbc.edu. The position start date is flexible and the position will remain open until filled. UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and applications from women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged.