Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry

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About the Role

Following the retirement of the current Head of Analytical Chemistry, the Department of Chemistry and Forensics invites applications for an Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry, to lead the analytical team who teach and support a range of accredited chemistry and forensic courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will have a proactive and enthusiastic approach to education with an ability to support existing delivery whilst developing evidence based and engaging teaching practice across our suite of courses. You will contribute to the activities of the department, school and university through academic leadership and appropriate research, scholarship and practice activity. As part of your duties, you will support the Head of Department in operational and strategic management and provide full line management for designated staff.

We are open to applications from people with industrial and academic experience. We are particularly interested in candidates with knowledge and up to date expertise in one or more of the following: chemometrics, bulk analysis, process monitoring, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy; as applied to forensic analysis/ materials analysis/ biomolecule analysis/ drug analysis. We will also consider applications from candidates with research/scholarship/ practice experience in other areas of analytical chemistry.

The success of our courses is linked to our continual development of learning experiences through laboratory/workshop/seminar/research project delivery to support student progression and attainment. In addition, our undergraduate and postgraduate suite of courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)or the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSoFS)

Interview Date: 2nd March 2023 

About NTU

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we encourage applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

This role is open to non-UK/Irish applicants subject to current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please ensure that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and consult the Home Office website for further information.

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