Professor of Computational Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is looking for a Professor in Computational Chemistry.

About the role:

• You will contribute to the key University research theme of sustainability, and be affiliated with the University's Research Institute for Sustainability.
• You will teach units in computational chemistry, maintaining the University’s high standards in teaching and learning, and its inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• You will contribute at an appropriate level to the administration, leadership, and management of the Department’s activities. 

About you

You will have an excellent research track record and be able to demonstrate internationally leading expertise in computational chemistry. You should hold a PhD and to have an established international reputation for high quality publications, backed up by appropriate research funding and activity.

You will be expected to conduct an internationally leading research programme and to take a lead in obtaining significant funding from UK and international sources.

Application Requirements & Selection Process

Please provide both research and teaching statements of up to two pages for each in addition to a full CV.

Your research statement needs to outline your plans and intentions for research activity and grant capture over the coming five years. This document will be treated in the strictest confidence and with full respect for ownership. The teaching vision should outline your areas of teaching expertise and a range of potential teaching subjects as well as course development interests. These are mandatory components of the selection process, without which we will be unable to progress your application.

For informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Andrew Burrows, Head of Department (a.d.burrows@bath.ac.uk), Professor Steve Parker, Head of Computational Chemistry (s.c.parker@bath.ac.uk), Professor Matthew Davidson, Head of the Institute for Sustainability (m.g.davidson@bath.ac.uk) or Dr Gan Shermer, Director of Teaching (g.shermer@bath.ac.uk). 

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