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University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP)
Department- Chemistry & Biochemistry
Position Title: Houghton Chair of Chemistry & Biochemistry
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
ebirnbaum@usp.edu
All inquiries will be held in confidence.
USP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees
and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital
status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with
applicable federal, state and local laws. Background check will
be required.
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