Employment Opportunities

The Purdue University College of Science invites applications for several exciting faculty opportunities. The searches are listed below, organized by department.

Searches will be posted as committees are formed. Please check back regularly to see available faculty searches.

Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, invites applications for a continuing lecturer.  Applicant must have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related discipline and preferably two years of teaching experience at the university level. The successful candidate will teach lecture courses in a sophomore-level ecology & evolution class and introductory genetics for majors. Duration of this position is two years with potential of continuation based on additional funding.

Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

Assistant Professor, Climate Modeling

Purdue University in conjunction with the Purdue Climate Change Research Center (PCCRC) invites applications for a faculty appointment in the area of climate modeling.  This is a full-time, tenure track assistant professor position with an appointment in the department or departments most appropriate for the successful candidate.  The PCCRC serves as a focal point for interdisciplinary research on climate change and its ecological, social, economic, and political impacts, and it is a hub for cross-college collaborations at Purdue.

Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University seeks a visiting assistant professor, to begin August 2013. This is an academic year appointment with the possibility of additional funding for summer teaching. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in atmospheric or related sciences and previous experience in teaching is highly desirable. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses for Atmospheric Science majors in areas such as the physics of climate, atmospheric thermodynamics and atmospheric dynamics as well as courses for non-majors.Screening of applications will begin March 18, 2013, and the search will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants can learn more about the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at http://www.eaps.purdue.edu.

To apply, submit: (1) a cover letter, including contact information of three people who may be asked to send letters of reference; (2) a curriculum vita; and (3) statement of teaching experience and interests, to thompsow@purdue.edu with the subject line “Visiting Asst Professor - Atmos”. A background check is required for employment in this position. 

Integrated Imaging - Colleges of Engineering and Science

Purdue University's College of Engineering and College of Science have identified imaging as a major thrust for cross-disciplinary research and education and are accepting applications for tenured and tenure track faculty (Assistant and Associate Professor) in this area. Imaging research has become the key to progress in fields such as medicine, biology, chemistry, physics, earth and atmospheric science; and the resulting technologies are addressing major human needs in healthcare, medicine, security, manufacturing, and communication. Purdue University has embarked on a new "integrated-imaging" initiative to exploit the synergy between science and engineering, algorithms and devices, sensors and applications. This initiative will build on strengths and leverage the imaging capabilities of both Purdue Colleges and Purdue's Discovery and Research Parks.

Biological Sciences - Molecular Pathogenesis

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Molecular Pathogenesis. Potential areas of research in bacterial or viral systems include: host-microbe interactions in animal or plant systems, structural basis and mechanisms of pathogenesis, systems biology of pathogenic organisms or trafficking of intracellular pathogens.

Biological Sciences - Evolutionary Biology

The Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Evolutionary Biology. We expect to fill one academic-year appointment at the Assistant Professor level. We seek candidates whose research integrates the fields of ecology and evolution through investigations in subfields including behavioral ecology, community ecology, conservation biology,  volutionary genetics, phylogenetics, physiological ecology, and/or population biology.

Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Purdue University seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry. Candidates in all areas of organic chemistry, including catalysis and green chemistry, are encouraged to apply.

Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science invites applications for tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level.  Outstanding candidates in all areas of Computer Science will be considered.  Applicants with a multi-disciplinary focus are also encouraged to apply.

Theoretical Biological Physics

The Department of Physics seeks applications for a faculty position in the area of theoretical biological physics. Applicants much have a Ph.D. in physics, biophysics or a related field.

Senior Faculty Position in Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

The Department of Physics seeks applications for a faculty position in the area of theoretical atomic, molecular, and optical physics. While this position is primarily targeted for applicants at the Associate or Full Professor level, truly exceptional candidates at the junior level will also be considered.

Statistics

The Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor.  This hire will join a department that has embraced the importance of interdisciplinary research in statistics; this includes computational statistics.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact ScienceHiring@purdue.edu

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