HOUGHTON CHAIR of CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) is seeking applications
for a new, endowed-chair position, entitled the “Houghton
Chair of Chemistry & Biochemistry”. The
Houghton Chair, the result of a generous bequest from Mr. R. Everett
Houghton, is dedicated to the support of a senior scientist, with
a background in any of the chemical sciences, whose primary employment
has been in the chemical, biochemical, or pharmaceutical industries,
or in one of the national scientific laboratories, and who wants
to transition to an academic environment in order to pursue an
active research interest that may not be fully supported in their
current environment.
Applicants for the Houghton Chair should have an extensive record
of scientific accomplishment appropriate to the rank of full professor,
and an active research interest in one of the chemical sciences.
Applicants whose research interests are synergistic with the interests
of the Department faculty and which lie at the academic-industrial
interface are particularly encouraged to apply. The initial appointment
to the Houghton Chair position is normally for a period of three
(3) years, with an option to extend the appointment upon approval
by both parties. Start-up funds provided, and funds generated
annually by the Houghton bequest, may be designated by the Houghton
Chair in any manner consistent with support of the research activities
of interest, including the salary of research personnel, purchase
of equipment and supplies, and travel.
The individual selected for the Houghton Chair is expected to
carry out the normal duties of a full professor engaged in an
active research program in academia, including the presentation
and publication of his/her research, the generation of external
funding to support that research, and in this case, the expansion
of our current relationships with industry and/or the national
laboratories. Although teaching is not a requirement of the position,
the Houghton Chair will be encouraged to contribute to courses
currently being taught, and/or to develop a course based on his/her
industrial experience and expertise.
USP is a unique health science university of ~2,600 undergraduate
and ~400 graduate students, with undergraduate and graduate programs
in the natural and social sciences, pharmacy, and other health
related areas, and is an excellent environment for research at
the academic-industrial interface. Information about the academic
programs offered by the Department, as well as the research interests
of the faculty, can be obtained from our website at
www.usip.edu/chemistry.
General information about the University can be viewed at
www.usip.edu.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Houghton Chair
position, or who would like to bring a potential applicant to
our attention, should contact the Chair of the Search Committee by e-mail
( Dr. Edward R. Birnbaum) or by phone
(215.596.8834). Applications may be submitted by e-mail or by regular mail as indicated below.
Dr. Edward R. Birnbaum
Chair, Houghton Search Committee
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
600 S. 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
All inquiries will be held in confidence.
USP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with
a strong commitment to racial, cultural and ethnic diversity.
Nominations of and applications from women and individuals from
a broad spectrum of backgrounds are encouraged.
