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Harvard University

Postdoctoral Fellow

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$54K - $73K/yr

... postdoc position is immediately available in the Uchida/Watabe-Uchida laboratory at Harvard University to study the neural mechanism of decision-making. We seek an individual from a various ...

Dartmouth College

Postdoc in Flood Risks

Hanover, NH · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Description A full-time postdoc position is available at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College in the Keller research group. The successful candidate will become part of a ...

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UVA Engineering Rising Scholar Postdoc-to-Faculty Program

UVA Engineering Rising Scholar Postdoc-to-Faculty Program

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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The University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science is inviting applications for the UVA Engineering Rising Scholars Postdoc-to-Faculty Program. This program is designed to encourage early-career scholars to pursue a career in academia by supporting their postdoctoral work before beginning in a tenure-track position at the University of Virginia. The program seeks to recruit exceptional early-career scholars committed to building a collaborative intellectual community and promoting a welcoming scholarly environment. Selected candidates will enhance the excellence of UVA Engineering through their research, educational efforts, and service.
UVA Engineering will fund a postdoc position at an institution best suited to develop the scholarship of the candidate for up to two years. During this time, participants in the Rising Scholars program will participate in multidimensional professional development, including opportunities to develop research skills, mentoring, networking, and building collaborative professional relationships. The Rising Scholars Program is designed to create a seamless transition into a faculty position with high productivity immediately.
Upon completion of the postdoc position, the candidate will join UVA Engineering as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in their home department.
Centrally located in the rolling foothills of Virginia, Charlottesville boasts a thriving intellectual community and cultural life with easy access to recreational venues. This makes Charlottesville one of the best places to live and work in the US, as noted by a large number of national awards and "Best of" lists. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville andhttps://embarkcva.com/. In addition, the University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States. More information about town, the school, faculty benefits and other topics can be found at http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html.
Qualifications
Candidates will be considered from all areas represented in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. (For a list of departments and research areas see: https://engineering.virginia.edu/departments.) Candidates must be in their final year of graduate school with an identified graduation date/dissertation date. Candidate should have the potential to be a high impact researcher, must be able to contribute to the teaching mission of their departmental home, must have the potential to mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate level, and must have the potential for identifying and contributing to the collaborative environments within UVA Engineering. Priority will be given to candidates that contribute to the strategic plan and mission of the School and University.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.This position will also require an Education Verification (FSAKA).
Application Instructions
Please apply online via Interfolio and attach the following required applicant documents:
  • A cover letter identifying why this program is attractive, and possible sites and locations for the postdoc position.
  • A current CV.
  • A statement describing your current research projects, future directions, and broader impacts.
  • A statement describing your teaching practices designed to create a residential learning environment marked by the free and collegial exchange of ideas.
  • A statement describing demonstrated contributions to fostering practices that create climates in which all stakeholders can achieve their maximum potential; please focus on skills and experiences, not personal beliefs and opinions.
  • Contact information for at least 3 references.

Review of applications will occur on an on-going basis multiple times throughout the year.
For questions regarding the program please contact Meara Habashi, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at mhabashi@virginia.edu or Brian Smith, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, at bls2z@virginia.edu.

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