Opportunities @ CCB

Faculty Positions

 

1. Tenured Faculty Position 1

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for a tenured professorship in the field of theory.  The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2024.  The tenured professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  We are seeking candidates who have an outstanding research record and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. All applications and materials must be submitted, via the ARIeS portal at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/10545. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Additional information regarding this position can be found at the above link. Please visit Harvard University's Academic Recruiting to learn about open faculty positions.

2. Tenured Faculty Position 2

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for a tenured professorship in the open field in chemistry and chemical biology. The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2024.  The tenured professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  We are seeking candidates who have an outstanding research record and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. All applications and materials must be submitted, via the ARIeS portal at https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/11075. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Additional information regarding this position can be found at the above link. Please visit Harvard University's Academic Recruiting to learn about open faculty positions.

 

 

Staff Positions

 

1. Laboratory Manager

 Oversees operations for a ~25 member laboratory research group, under broad direction of a faculty principal investigator. Principal contact for sponsoring agencies and as source of HU/FAS policies and procedures for faculty, staff, and affiliates of the lab. Takes lead in developing, planning, and setting up new lab spaces. Oversees use of lab space, facilities, and IT support as pertains to individual projects. Provides support and assistance to research staff for all aspects of project planning/management, including assisting the researchers in finding the materials/supplies to conduct the work; ensuring all lab equipment is functional. Obtains necessary materials for projects by completing Material Transfer Agreements, negotiating with vendors, and working with Harvard Facilities to obtain sufficient space for research. Providing administrative support to track lab notebooks and research data to ensure all patentable research is clearly documented, to write standard operating procedures for the lab, and to coordinate progress reports for funding agencies. More information is available via the job listing: Aspire Job Listing

 

2. Curriculum & Pedagogy Manager, General Chemistry

 

Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager (CPM) for General Chemistry courses plays an essential role supporting the General Chemistry courses (LPS A and PS11) offered by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB), which are large and logistically complex introductory and foundational courses primarily taken by freshmen and sophomores. The position works closely with the faculty course heads to develop and deliver innovative curricula and course materials, and to organize and manage a team of graduate and undergraduate teaching staff. The Curriculum and Course Manager will report to CCB’s Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies, and work collegially with the rest of the undergraduate teaching staff. More information is available via the job listing: Aspire Job Listing

 

 

 

2. Curriculum & Pedagogy Manager, Organic Chemistry

 

Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager (CPM) for Organic Chemistry courses plays an essential role supporting the Organic Chemistry courses (Chem 17, 20, 27, and 30) offered by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB), some of which are large and logistically complex courses. The position works closely with the faculty course heads to develop and deliver innovative curricula and course materials, and to organize and manage a team of graduate and undergraduate teaching staff. The Curriculum and Course Manager will report to CCB’s Director of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Instructional Laboratory Programs, and work collegially with the rest of the undergraduate teaching staff. More information is available via the job listing: Aspire Job Listing

 

3. Harvard Extension School Lecturer Position, Chemical Biology Course

 

The Harvard Extension School is looking to hire a post-doc or faculty member interested in teaching a chemical biology course at Harvard Extension School (fall or spring). This could be an applied course in chemical biology that would appeal to graduate students working in biomedical, biotech, and pharm industries. Focus on the application of the chemistry tools/techniques/analysis to solve biological problems using case studies, seminar-style presentations, and projects are potential approaches to teaching the course. Our students are lively and enthusiastic, the compensation is competitive, and the commitment is only once a week.

 

Inquiries can be directed to:

 

Steven Denkin

denkin@fas.harvard.edu

Director and Research Advisor

Life Sciences Program

Harvard University Division of Continuing Education

 

 

Postdoctoral Positions

 

Individuals interested in a postdoctoral appointment should write directly to the faculty member whose research is of most interest. Each faculty member's contact information and website can be found on our faculty page. Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

1. Chemistry Future Leaders Post-Doctoral Fellow

The Harvard Chemistry Future Leaders Fellowship (CFLF) seeks to identify clear pathways for postdoctoral pursuits, especially for those populations underrepresented in STEM. The CFLF will improve accessibility and inclusive excellence in our community by providing selected fellows with up to 24 months of salary and benefits support. The program will identify selected candidates through this call for applications with anticipated postdoctoral start date of July 1, 2024. Apply via the academic job listing.

 

 

Teaching Fellow Positions

Our department recruits for several teaching fellows (Harvard graduate students) and teaching assistants (non-graduate students) each term. A small number of course assistant positions (for Harvard undergraduates) may also be available.

 

We are currently looking for teaching fellows in Chem 100r, Experimental Chemistry and Chemical Biology. This advanced lab has half-time and quarter-time teaching fellow positions available. There is also a quarter-time head teaching fellow position available. We are looking for candidates with a background in synthetic organic chemistry. Please see the course description and course notes below. 

Please email Joe Lavin to apply and to ask any questions, and you can also email the instructor Heidi Vollmer-Snarr. We hope you'll consider applying!

 

The Department is currently accepting applications for Undergraduate Section TFs, Lab TFs, and Peer Study Leaders in the following Spring 2024 courses:

  • Physical Sciences 11 (Foundations and Frontiers of Modern Chemistry)
  • Chemistry 20 (Organic Chemistry)
  • Chemistry 27 (Organic Chemistry of Life)
Students can apply for one or multiple positions using the Chemistry TF/PSL Common Application. Click here to learn more about these positions and apply
 
The application deadline is 11:59 pm on Tuesday, October 3. Please reach out to Wyatt Hurt, Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager, with any questions: wyatt_hurt@g.harvard.edu.