Research professor job description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a full-time research faculty position (non-tenure-track) at any level. This is a fiscal-year term appointment, renewed annually. The position will be ongoing, subject to available funding. The position is with the USU Bingham Research Center (binghamresearch.usu.edu) and the performance location is Vernal, Utah (dinoland.com). The position begins in summer or fall 2023. Applicants should have a PhD in chemistry or a related discipline, with graduate, post-doctoral, or other experience in environmental chemistry, atmospheric science, industrial emissions, environmental modeling, or related fields.

The Bingham Research Center has ongoing, stable funding for research related to the atmospheric impacts of oil and gas development, wintertime ozone, and other air quality issues specific to eastern Utah. We expect applicants to demonstrate readiness to participate in these research areas, as well as an ability to develop an externally funded research program in areas of the applicant's choice. The Bingham Center focuses on the environmental impacts of energy development and the chemistry of all compartments of the environment. Applicants' research experience and plans should relate to these focuses.

Completed applications will be reviewed starting November 4th, 2022. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

This is a full-time, fiscal-year term appointment with a 90:10 division of effort between research and service. Teaching opportunities may arise but are not guaranteed. The successful candidate will be expected; (i) to carry out high-quality research, including external research funding, which achieves a strong national reputation for excellence in the field and (ii) to engage effectively in service (for example, Departmental/College/University committee service and outreach to stakeholders in government, industry, and the public).

The Bingham Research Center's mission is to perform research that benefits the local community, residents of Utah, and the world. Research results generated by the Bingham Research Center are regularly used by stakeholders in local, state, and federal governments (including elected officials); native American tribes; the energy industry; environmental advocacy organizations; and the public. Outreach and relationship building with all of these stakeholder groups, and involvement of diverse stakeholders in research planning and execution, will be a routine part of this position.

Student involvement is also critical to the Bingham Center's mission. The successful applicant will mentor undergraduate and graduate students and involve students in research.

Applicants from groups underrepresented in the physical sciences are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum qualifications for the research assistant professor level:

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• PhD in chemistry or a related discipline
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• Graduate, post-doctoral, or other experience in environmental chemistry, atmospheric science, industrial emissions, environmental modeling, or related fields.
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• Demonstrated excellence in research (including through peer reviewed publications) together with clear potential for significant and sustained future contributions to the research areas described above.
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• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication
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Preferred qualifications for the research assistant professor level:

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  Experience writing grant proposals and obtaining research grant funding.

  
  
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  Experience and a desire to mentor students and involve them in research.

  
  
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  Experience and a desire to communicate research results to stakeholders and the public. This includes the abilities to (1) clearly explain scientific concepts to non-scientific audiences, and (2) respect a diversity of viewpoints and engage respectfully with diverse stakeholders, including those that may hold non-scientific views.

  
  
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Minimum and preferred qualifications for the research associate professor level include those listed for the research assistant professor level and also include:

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• A consistent record of proposal writing and research funding over a period of at least five to seven years
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• A consistent record of peer-reviewed publications and other research products over a period of at least five to seven years
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• Recognition by peer scientists as a national expert in environmental chemistry, atmospheric science, industrial emissions, environmental modeling, or related fields
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Minimum and preferred qualifications for the full research professor level include those listed for the research assistant professor level and also include:

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• A consistent record of proposal writing and research funding over a period of ten or more years, including salary funding for self and students or other researchers
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• A consistent record of peer-reviewed publications and other research products over a period of ten or more years, including research products that demonstrate excellence and recognition by peer scientists
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• Recognition by peer scientists as a national and international leader in environmental chemistry, atmospheric science, industrial emissions, environmental modeling, or related fields
  Demonstration of research output that is impactful, original, and broadly significant
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