and emerging strengths in biosystems engineering, advanced materials including complex fluids, and energy systems. Level of appointment depends on qualifications. Please send resume, list of references, and a research plan to Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Chemical Engineering Department, MS-362, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251- 1892. Rice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON, THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ACADEMIC OPENINGS & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks outstanding individuals with a Ph.D. FACULTY POSITION CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING and a strong background relevant to chemical or biological engineering. Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the These tenure track positions will be at a rank commensurate with the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. The appointment is at qualifications and background of the successful candidates. Candidates the assistant or associate professor rank. The department is looking for should have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, and creative research, and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate with excellent qualifications for teaching and scholarship in any of the broad instruction. For more senior applicants, an outstanding reputation in the field areas of biochemical engineering, biomaterials and bioinformatics. of specialty is a prime requirement. Applications with supporting documents The department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Tufts has recently and a list of at least three references should be sent to Professor Michael D. pioneered its new name to signal the beginning of a new era for chemical Graham, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemical & Biological engineering, one where biology is integrated with chemistry and engineering Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1415 Engineering Drive, under the powerful paradigm of chemical engineering. Over the past year, Madison, WI 53706. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications successful hires took place at both the assistant professor rank and of a new in October, 2003. Applications received prior to December 31, 2003 will chair to lead the department and spearhead the curricular and research-base receive full consideration. The University of Wisconsin is an equal expansions. The candidate for the new faculty position is expected to play a opportunity/ affirmative action employer. key role in further realizing the department’s goals. Ample opportunities exist for cross-disciplinary programs at Tufts. Strong interactions with the Biomedical Engineering Department and the other engineering and science UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND departments, the Bioengineering Center, and the Medical, Dental, and BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING Veterinary Schools of Tufts are currently in place. The vibrant biotechnology The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering community in Boston fosters many of these interactions. Information about (www.colorado.edu/che). is seeking to hire two exceptional candidates as the faculty, the state-of-the-art facilities of the department, degree programs, assistant, associate or full professors. A junior faculty position is targeted to and other facts can be found on the web site: http://ase.tufts.edu/chemical/ candidates with research interests in biological engineering. A senior faculty Applications review will begin on November 1, 2003, and will continue until position has no restrictions on research area, though candidates with the position is filled. Please send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of interests in biological engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. publications, and list of references to: Prof. Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos, Applicants should send a vitae, research and teaching statements, and names Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemical and Biological of at least three references to Christopher Bowman, Chair, Department of Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby St., Medford, MA 02155. Tufts Chemical and Biological Engineering, 424 UCB, University of Colorado, University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are Boulder, 80309-0424, [email protected]. Review of committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of applications will begin in November 2003. The University of Colorado is underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. TULANE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF We invite applications for a full-time faculty position. Rank and salary will be MINNESOTA The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science commensurate with qualifications. We seek an outstanding individual with a at the University of Minnesota seeks to fill a faculty position in chemical Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related field. Demonstrated engineering or materials science and engineering (MSE) at the assistant excellence in research and a strong commitment to teaching are essential. (tenure track), associate or full (tenure track or tenured) professor level. All research areas will be considered, but preference will be given to Assistant professor candidates should have a distinguished academic biomolecular engineering, computation, and advanced materials. We record, including a Ph.D. degree, outstanding potential for establishing an especially encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with independent research program, and a commitment to both undergraduate disabilities. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, research and and graduate teaching in a highly interdisciplinary department. The depart- teaching plans, and a list of references to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, ment will consider outstanding candidates in any area of chemical engineer- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA ing and materials science and engineering. Associate and full professor can- 70118. Complete applications should be received by December 31st, 2003 didates should also have several years of quality teaching and/or research for full consideration; applications accepted thereafter until the position is experience and a proven publication record. filled. Tulane is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Send a complete CV including a list of publications, and three references, to the Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of RICE UNIVERSITY, THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Minnesota, 151 Amundson Hall, 421 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, Rice University invites applications or nominations for a tenure-track or MN 55455.Information on the Department, the current faculty and the tenured faculty position. The successful candidate should have a University is available at http://www.cems.umn.edu. distinguished academic record, demonstrated excellence in research, and a Review of the applications will begin on December 1, 2003, and continue strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate education. until the position is filled. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in metabolic It is hoped that the successful candidate will be in place for the start of the engineering, proteomics, or materials. However, outstanding candidates with Fall Semester 2004. other interests will be given full consideration. The department has current The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. CEP November 2003 www.cepmagazine.org 65 Biomolecular Engineering, 182 Fitzpatrick Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5637. Notre Dame is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE THE DEPARTMENT TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY. OF CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING seeks an outstanding Applications are invited for the position of Chair in the Department of individual to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University. Candidates should have an level. Applicants for the position should have a PhD, at least one degree in earned Doctorate in Chemical Engineering or related discipline. The chemical engineering, and a balanced interest in teaching and research. successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in Preference will be given to applicants with a biochemical, bioprocesses, or research and experience relevant to the administration of an academic bioseparations background to establish a strong interdisciplinary research department of 12 full time faculty plus appropriate support staff. Effective program at the interface between engineering and life sciences. The teaching skills are also important qualifications. The Department, which has department has a large contingent of minority and women undergraduate. approximately 170 undergraduates and 35 graduate students, is building its Prospective candidates are invited to visit the department’s web page at research capabilities in line with University Goals to become a top tier http://chemeng.uah.edu. Review of applications will start January 1st 2004 research institution