Assistant Professor - Rare Earths and Critical Minerals

The Department of Chemistry at NC State University provides professional education for chemists at the undergraduate and graduate levels; teaches introductory chemistry courses, which are needed by students enrolled in other department programs; advances the discipline of chemistry by conducting research; serves the public by sharing information about chemistry through a variety of mechanisms and services; and commits to creating environments that are in alignment with our mission, vision and values. Our department is home to award-winning faculty and is one of NC State's top producers of patent and invention disclosures. More information about the department can be found at https://chemistry.sciences.ncsu.edu/. While working in this department, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.

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The Department of Chemistry at North Carolina State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the broadly-defined area of Chemistry for Rare Earths and Critical Minerals.

We seek candidates addressing the fundamental science of rare-earth elements, critical minerals, and strategically important materials across their life cycle - from separations, recovery, and molecular recognition to characterization, transformation, materials synthesis, recycling and reuse. The theme is intentionally broad to recruit an outstanding chemist from any major chemistry subdiscipline: analytical chemistry (for example, topics include elemental speciation, identification, sensing, and process monitoring); organic chemistry (selective ligands, receptors, extractants, membranes, and functional materials); physical chemistry/spectroscopy (electronic structure, photophysics, magnetism, interfaces, and mechanisms); inorganic chemistry (coordination, extraction, and critical-element compounds); and materials chemistry (magnets, catalysts, phosphors, semiconductors, and energy materials).

Other duties as assigned.

Candidates must possess a PhD in Chemistry or a closely related discipline to be considered for this position. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants should upload the following documents as part of their application:

Please have three professional references send letters of recommendation to chemadministration@ncsu.edu and list "00112400" in the subject line.

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