What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant Professor - Chemistry position at The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law?
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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Research Assistant Professor - Chemistry Posting Number F01784P Department USD-Chemistry Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The Chemistry Department of the University of South Dakota (USD) invites applicants to apply for a long-term Research Faculty position in chemistry related to modern refrigeration including but not limited to broadly defined fluorine chemistry. The initial appointment for this position will be at the Assistant Professor level. This hiring is in response to the R&D needs of newly established NSF Engineer Research Center: Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (NSF ERC EARTH), a large collaborative effort involving six academic institutions and fifteen industrial partners. A successful candidate is expected to bring in knowledge and skills that are align with the NSF ERC EARTH goals, and complementary to the expertise of current department faculty. The new research faculty is expected to provide guidance to graduate and undergraduate students, either through individual or collaborative effort with the department EARTH faculty. In addition to publication record, demonstrated ability to securing external funding is further thought to be an area of strength for a successful candidate. The position requires a PhD degree in chemistry, or closely related field, with preference given to candidate with postdoctoral experience or equivalent industrial working experience. Further questions regarding to the ERC EARTH program at USD campus, please reach out to the ERC EARTH’s USD lead person Dr. Haoran Sun at Haoran.Sun@usd.edu; and questions regarding to the Chemistry Program, please reach out to the Department Chair Dr. James Hoefelmeyer at James.Hoefelmeyer@usd.edu.
Interested applicants shall provide the following documents to the search committee through the SD BOR online job application portal: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) detailed research plans (no more than 10 pages total including reference citation, with 1 inch margin around, single space, and font 11); (4) student mentoring plans (two page maximum, with 1 inch margin around, single space, and font 11); and (5) a list of contact information of three professional references.
As the South Dakota’s flagship institution and one of the five core-partner institutions of the recently funded NSF ERC EARTH, the University of South Dakota provides vibrant study and working environment for its students and faculty. The Chemistry Department at USD offers BS and MS degrees in Chemistry and PhD degree in Materials Chemistry. Over the past twenty years, the Chemistry Program at USD receives very strong external funding support from federal, state, and industries including highly competitive NSF CAREER and NRT grants, and lately large collaborative NSF ERC grants.
For more information about the Chemistry Department of the University of South Dakota, please go to the website at www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/chemistry; and about the ERC EARTH please go to the website at https://erc-earth.ku.edu.
Posting Date 03/23/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/27/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Assistant Professor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Eye Protection, Other If other protection is used please identify
Laboratory personal protective equipment as needed to perform research safely.
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
The candidate will operate within an office and laboratory space. The candidate will interface with computers, laboratory equipment and apparatus (including laboratory chemicals), and safety engineering controls.
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Chemical Hazards, Electrical Current, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Radiation Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Hazards include: cryogens, laboratory chemicals, heating apparatus, electrical equipment, instrumentation that includes radiation generating devices such as X-ray diffractometer.
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Lab Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Research Assistant Professor - Chemistry Posting Number F01784P Department USD-Chemistry Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The Chemistry Department of the University of South Dakota (USD) invites applicants to apply for a long-term Research Faculty position in chemistry related to modern refrigeration including but not limited to broadly defined fluorine chemistry. The initial appointment for this position will be at the Assistant Professor level. This hiring is in response to the R&D needs of newly established NSF Engineer Research Center: Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (NSF ERC EARTH), a large collaborative effort involving six academic institutions and fifteen industrial partners. A successful candidate is expected to bring in knowledge and skills that are align with the NSF ERC EARTH goals, and complementary to the expertise of current department faculty. The new research faculty is expected to provide guidance to graduate and undergraduate students, either through individual or collaborative effort with the department EARTH faculty. In addition to publication record, demonstrated ability to securing external funding is further thought to be an area of strength for a successful candidate. The position requires a PhD degree in chemistry, or closely related field, with preference given to candidate with postdoctoral experience or equivalent industrial working experience. Further questions regarding to the ERC EARTH program at USD campus, please reach out to the ERC EARTH’s USD lead person Dr. Haoran Sun at Haoran.Sun@usd.edu; and questions regarding to the Chemistry Program, please reach out to the Department Chair Dr. James Hoefelmeyer at James.Hoefelmeyer@usd.edu.
Interested applicants shall provide the following documents to the search committee through the SD BOR online job application portal: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) detailed research plans (no more than 10 pages total including reference citation, with 1 inch margin around, single space, and font 11); (4) student mentoring plans (two page maximum, with 1 inch margin around, single space, and font 11); and (5) a list of contact information of three professional references.
As the South Dakota’s flagship institution and one of the five core-partner institutions of the recently funded NSF ERC EARTH, the University of South Dakota provides vibrant study and working environment for its students and faculty. The Chemistry Department at USD offers BS and MS degrees in Chemistry and PhD degree in Materials Chemistry. Over the past twenty years, the Chemistry Program at USD receives very strong external funding support from federal, state, and industries including highly competitive NSF CAREER and NRT grants, and lately large collaborative NSF ERC grants.
For more information about the Chemistry Department of the University of South Dakota, please go to the website at www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/college-of-arts-sciences/chemistry; and about the ERC EARTH please go to the website at https://erc-earth.ku.edu.
Posting Date 03/23/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/27/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Assistant Professor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Eye Protection, Other If other protection is used please identify
Laboratory personal protective equipment as needed to perform research safely.
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
The candidate will operate within an office and laboratory space. The candidate will interface with computers, laboratory equipment and apparatus (including laboratory chemicals), and safety engineering controls.
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Chemical Hazards, Electrical Current, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Radiation Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Hazards include: cryogens, laboratory chemicals, heating apparatus, electrical equipment, instrumentation that includes radiation generating devices such as X-ray diffractometer.
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Lab Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference List
- Work or Writing Sample
- Portfolio
- Other