The Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for the recently-established Robert E. Hord Endowed Chair in Chemical Engineering. Candidates are expected to have established an international record of research and education that would support appointment as an endowed chair at the professor level.  Although all areas of macromolecular science will be considered, candidates with interests in advanced polymeric materials for application in molecular-scale separations, biopolymers, or drug delivery are especially encouraged to apply. This is an extremely exciting time for the Department; in addition to the Hord gift (for supporting endowed chairs and graduate fellowships), construction has also started on the Signature Engineering Building, which will be the future home of the Department. Applicants for the Hord chair should submit a curriculum vita at http://www.jobs.vt.edu, posting 0110892.  Further information about the Chemical Engineering position can be found at http://www.che.vt.edu.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011 and will continue until the positions are filled.  Virginia Tech is an AAIEEO employer, and applications from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.