Full or Associate Professor position at the Department of physical chemistry in the domain of experimental physical chemistry

The Faculty of science of the University of Geneva is opening a position of Full or Associate professor at the Department of physical chemistry in the domain of experimental physical chemistry.

INSTITUTE: The Department of physical chemistry of the Faculty of science of the University of Geneva offers an innovative and stimulating scientific environment. Internationally recognized research of the Department includes the development and application of spectroscopic methods to study ultrafast processes, interfaces, aggregates and chiral materials as well as the preparation and study of materials for sustainable technologies and theoretical chemistry.

ASSIGNMENT: The position is full time with teaching at the Bachelor and Masters levels in the field of general and physical chemistry (6 h/week). The successful candidate is expected to lead a vibrant research program at an internationally competitive level in experimental physical chemistry. The field of research should complement the existing expertise in the department and enable synergies with the priority projects of the Faculty of Science, that is, life sciences, materials sciences, and environmental science. The candidate will be involved in administrative duties in the Department of physical chemistry and in the Faculty of science.

ACADEMIC TITLE REQUESTED: 

PhD in chemistry or equivalent.

Relevant teaching experience.

Track record of scientific achievements including publications in high-ranked international journals

STARTING DATE: September 1st, 2021, or as agreed.

Applications including :

– Cover letter

– Detailed CV together with a list of publications

– Copy of highest degrees/diploma

– Research and teaching statements

– List of referees who may later be contacted directly by the search committee. Recommendation letters are not requested at this stage.

Applications should be submitted exclusively online before September 30th, 2020 (23:59 Geneva time). APPLICATIONS SENT BY EMAIL SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Complementary information may be obtained at the following e-mail address: scienceopenings@unige.ch.