UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA BIOFUELS INITIATIVE

The University of Oklahoma is expanding a multi-department biofuels initiative, supported by the National Science Foundation EPSCoR program and the Oklahoma State Higher Regents for Education, to strengthen and complement existing programs in botany and microbiology, chemical engineering, chemistry and biochemistry, and mechanical engineering.

As part of this initiative the University invites applications for tenure-track assistant professor positions. We are seeking two individuals to develop world-class research programs related to biofuels generation and/or utilization. The desired areas of expertise are, for example (but not limited to): algae production or processing, bacterial engineering, bioinformatics, carbohydrate chemistry/biochemistry, chemical/biochemical characterization, combustion, pyrolysis, plant genetic engineering, sustainability, and separation processes.

Areas that we have specific interest in are:
- theoretical description of reactions of oxygenates (on metals, oxides and zeolites)
- preparation of biomass for conversion (pretreatments, separation, solvolysis, ionic liquids, bioprocesses)
- pyrolysis and catalytic pyrolysis; reaction engineering and analytical methods
- techno-economic aspects of biofuel refining processes - product separation

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and a record of research accomplishment. The successful individuals will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate education and provide leadership for the Biofuels Initiative. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a description of their research plans, and a brief statement of their teaching interests and philosophy. Applicants should provide contact information for three individuals whom the Search Committee may contact for letters of recommendation. Application materials should be sent in electronic format (PDF or Word) to: Biofuels.Faculty.Search@ou.edu

The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.