Visiting Research Assistant Professor

Vacancy #28E212

UNC Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a visiting research assistant professor position in marine chemistry/geochemistry and chemical oceanography. The principal responsibility of this position is to conduct research in collaboration with faculty and students; research must be complementary to ongoing research. Current projects are listed at http://www.uncw.edu/chem/research-marine.html. Teaching and outreach opportunities also exist; this is a resume building position.

This position is available immediately for a one year appointment and possibly longer. To apply, please complete the online application process available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu. Candidates must have completed or be within a few months of completion of a Ph.D. in a relevant field. A letter of interest (which must include a statement of research interests including potential collaborators at UNCW) addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Joan Willey, curriculum vitae (which must include Ph.D. dissertation title, abstract and supervisor,) and contact information for three professional references. These application materials must be attached to the online application—not e-mailed or sent by US Postal Services.  For questions regarding the online application process, contact

Catarina De Carvalho, 910-962-2493, decarvalhoc@uncw.edu.  Review of applications will begin  May 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release.  Transcripts are required at the time selected candidates are invited to participate in phone interviews and official transcripts are required at the time of hire.

UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.