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Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology
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Gambier, OH
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| The Biology Department at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, 3-year post-doctoral position in the laboratory of Natalie Wright. This position is funded through a CAREER grant from the NSF to study why many species of birds exhibit sexual dimorphism in flight muscle size, but many others do not, and to understand how sexual dimorphism in flight muscle size impacts flight in wild birds. This project, spanning evolutionary ecology, morphology, and flight biomechanics, offers the successful applicant a chance to learn new research skills while building upon familiar ones.
The postdoc will conduct research; collect, analyze, and synthesize data; present their work at conferences; and publish papers. The postdoctoral fellow will develop the skills necessary to succeed in a tenure-track position through collaboration on undergraduate teaching and student mentoring with Dr. Wright.
Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. in biology or a related field by the start date of the appointment. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of prior research experience and publications, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a strong background in ornithology, evolutionary ecology, or flight biomechanics.
All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website: https://careers.kenyon.edu. Please email Natalie Wright (wright1@kenyon.edu) with questions. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is flexible, but around July 1st, 2025 is preferred.
Applications should include a cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing past research experience, scientific interests, and professional goals as they relate to the position, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. |
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Polymers Synthesis and Degradation
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Gambier, OH
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| The Chemistry Department at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, post-doctoral position in the laboratory of Yutan Getzler. This position is funded through a Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant from the NSF to study controlled polymer degradation. The immediate goal for our NSF-funded program is synthesis and characterization of linear and cyclic polyesters via ring-opening polymerization of commercially available and novel lactones using coordination compounds. Several variants of the novel lactones are in hand on multi-gram scales and their syntheses are well developed. Initial conditions for polymerization of commercially available monomers are established. This position is especially well suited to those interested in pursuing a career as a teacher-scholar at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI).
All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website: https://careers.kenyon.edu. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Prof. Getzler (getzlery@kenyon.edu).
Applications should include a cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing past research experience, scientific interests, and professional goals as they relate to the position, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. |
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Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Economics
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Gambier, OH
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| The Kenyon College Department of Economics invites economists with teaching and research interests in macroeconomics and/or monetary economics to apply for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level that will begin in July of 2025. Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in economic history. The teaching load for this position is five courses per year. Kenyon College is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse pool of scholars who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on intellectual rigor and civil discourse. Interested candidates should review the full advertisement and submit their application with supporting material via. http://careers.kenyon.edu/ no later than November 15, 2024. |
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Part-Time Assistant Field Hockey Coach
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Gambier, OH
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| Kenyon College invites applications for the position of Part-Time Assistant Field Hockey Coach. This is a
part-time position without benefits. Under the general direction of the Head Field Hockey Coach, this coach will assist with the responsibilities of the NCAA D-III Field Hockey program in accordance with NCAA, NCAC, and Kenyon College policies and regulations.
It is also expected that the Part-Time Assistant Field Hockey Coach will embrace the department mission of
fostering learning and developing community with a focus on the values of citizenship, competition, resiliency, sportsmanship, and teamwork within Kenyon’s unique campus culture. Successful candidates will be able to show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their support for students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, and national backgrounds.
The Part-Time Assistant Field Hockey Coach serves the Department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation in the
Division of Student Affairs. This position reports to the Head Field Hockey Coach and supports the mission of
the College in its focus on student development, outcomes and success. This is a part-time position without benefits. |
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Coordinator of Muslim Life
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Gambier, OH
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| The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life at Kenyon College is seeking a part time Coordinator of Muslim Life. This position will support the mission of the Chaplains by empowering students purposefully to explore spiritual and religious identities to deepen their understanding of themselves and connections with each other. |