[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor in Aquatic Biochemistry (Water Faculty Cluster)@ SUNY ESF

[Jiajue Chai]

*Assistant Professor in Aquatic Biochemistry (Water Faculty Cluster) **@
SUNY ESF Chemistry Department*
*Application
link: https://esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=158062
<https://esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=158062>*

*Job Description:*

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN AQUATIC BIOCHEMISTRY as part of a Water Science
Cluster

Search Reopened at Assistant Professor level

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and
Forestry (SUNY ESF) in Syracuse, NY is building a faculty cluster in Water
Research to complement existing expertise in this general area as well as
in water chemistry, water resources management, and aquatic ecology. The
new cluster is being seeded with tenure-track faculty positions in water
quality modeling (Department of Environmental Resource Engineering), water
policy and governance (Department of Environmental Studies), aquatic
sciences (Department of Environmental Biology), and aquatic biochemistry
(Department of Chemistry). Here we invite applications for an academic-year
(10 month) tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Biochemistry. We
are especially interested in candidates with research interests in the
biochemistry of harmful algal blooms, emerging contaminants, and
biochemical processes important in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems.
The candidate is expected to contribute to the broader water science
cluster on campus and towards expanding the undergraduate and graduate
programs in biochemistry, environmental chemistry, natural products
chemistry, renewable materials/biopolymer chemistry, and environmental
health. Teaching responsibilities include general biochemistry,
biochemistry lab, and a specialty graduate level course. The successful
candidate will build an internationally recognized and extramurally funded
research program. A strong interest in collaborative research with other
faculty in Chemistry and other departments in the water cluster is expected
within the broader mission of the College to advance knowledge and promote
stewardship of both natural and designed environments. Optimal Start date
is Fall 2023.

Responsibilities:   The workload for this position is 40% teaching, 50%
research, and 10% service. Specific teaching responsibilities include a
general undergraduate level course in biochemistry, one semester of
biochemistry laboratory and specialty graduate level biochemistry courses.
Service responsibilities include advising undergraduate students in the
Department of Chemistry, mentoring graduate students at the Master and
Doctoral levels, and participating in departmental, college and community
services.

Starting Salary: commensurate with experience.


*Requirements:*

Required Qualifications:

   - PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field e.g.
   Molecular Biology
   - Strong record of publication
   - Evidence of potential to secure external funding to support research
   - Ability to teach biochemistry at the undergraduate and graduate level

Preferred Qualifications:

   - One or more years of postdoctoral experience and a proven track record
   in either biochemical or chemical research
   - Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring
   - Evidence of collegiality and dedication to professional service
   - Demonstrated ability to communicate science effectively to multiple
   constituencies and to interact collaborative across multiple disciplines
   - Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive environment, working
   with people from diverse backgrounds, and incorporating diverse
   perspectives in research


*Additional Information:*

The College and the Faculty:  The successful candidate will join the
Department of Chemistry (https://www.esf.edu/chemistry/). The Chemistry
Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, with specializations in
environmental chemistry, biochemistry, natural products chemistry, and
polymer chemistry. The department currently has 13 faculty members
distributed among these sub-areas and enrolls about 60 undergraduate
students and 30 graduate students.  Undergraduate research is actively
encouraged within the Department.

ESF is a specialized PhD-granting college within the 64-campus SUNY system,
and is a Carnegie R2 "High Research Activity" Institution that consistently
earns high rankings in US News and World Report, Forbes, Princeton Review,
and other national college guidebooks. SUNY-ESF is dedicated to solving
environmental problems through research, teaching and service. With a total
enrollment of 1,700 undergraduates and 600 graduate students, SUNY-ESF
provides an intimate small-college atmosphere with a low student/faculty
ratio that allows for personal attention and assistance for students.  ESF
is one of nine Ph.D. granting institutions within the SUNY system.
Integration of research and teaching is emphasized and the college has a
strong undergraduate research program where undergraduate students
regularly work with graduate students and faculty. ESF has nine regional
campuses/field stations and maintains nearly 25,000 acres of forest
properties offering excellent opportunities for field-based research.
Access to chemical instrumentation (http://www.esf.edu/ats/ ) on the campus
is excellent. The ESF campus is adjacent to Syracuse University and close
to SUNY Upstate Medical University.  The Syracuse Veterans Administration
Hospital, Upstate Medical University Hospital, Crouse Hospital and Upstate
Golisano Children's Hospital are within walking distance from ESF and offer
extensive research and collaborative opportunities for health-related
projects. The University Hill community provides students and faculty with
the resources of large institutions of higher education, including a wide
array of courses, computer and library facilities, and sports and health
services.

ESF has an especially strong focus in aquatic sciences, with more than 50
faculty members on campus focused on environmental problems involving
water.  In the past decade, ESF has made major investments in new
laboratories e.g. the Center for Integrated Teaching and Research in
Aquatic Sciences, the Forest Soils laboratory, and the mass spectrometry
complex in A&TS which include two new Orbitrap mass spectrometers and
several high sensitivity LC-MS/MS systems, as well as an 800 MHz NMR. These
facilities bring outstanding capabilities to ESF, allowing for the
recruitment of highly qualified new faculty members. Existing faculty
members in Chemical Engineering and ERE are working on new technologies for
remediation of water quality problems including harmful algal blooms and
PFAS contamination. The Clarkson-ESF Center of Excellence in Healthy Waters
located on campus will help interface those efforts with private enterprise.

Located on the eastern edge of the Finger Lakes region, Syracuse is a small
city in a rural region offering a diversity of natural and cultural
amenities, a low cost of living, and a high quality of life, ranking among
the top 10 percent of "Best Places to Live" in "The Places Rated Almanac."
Syracuse is situated with easy access to New York City, the Adirondack
Park, the Great Lakes, and many other points of interest in the eastern
United States and Canada.

*Application Instructions:*

Application Procedure: Application materials must be submitted online and
should include: (1) a cover letter summarizing qualifications and interest
in the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of research interests
and experience (3 page limit), (4) statement of teaching philosophy and
experience (2 page limit), (5) statement of your philosophy on how to
promote a diverse and inclusive environment (1 page limit), and (6) the
names of three or more professional references. Questions about this
position can be directed to Dr. Gregory Boyer, Water Science Cluster Search
Committee, at glboyer at esf.edu.  Questions about the application process and
document submission should be directed to humanresources at esf.edu.

Application Deadline:  To ensure optimal consideration, all application
materials must be received by March 29th, 2023, although this position will
remain open until filled.
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