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Chemistry

Druckenmiller Hall Directory

Faculty Positions in Chemistry

The Chemistry Department at Bowdoin is committed to the development of students as investigators driven to understand and appreciate foundational principles of chemistry, to apply these principles toward solving pressing societal problems (e.g. energy, medicine, environment), and to create new knowledge via high-quality research at the frontiers of the field.
Lab Instructor Colleen McKenna Standing with Lab Students
Students Attending SACNAS Conference to Present Summer Research
Senior Lecturer Michael Danahy Teaching Outside Cleaveland Hall
Students Attending ACS Conference in Orlando to Present Summer Research
Student Working in the Dube Lab
Summer Research Group Sitting on Cleaveland Hall Steps
Professor Dharni Vasudevan Standing with Research Students
Students Presenting Honors Research Posters in Druckenmiller Atrium
Students Working in Lab

Positions in Chemistry

The Department has a history of prioritizing applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population, and from those who will enrich and contribute to the multifaceted diversity of our College. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field is typically required (ADB will be considered for visiting faculty positions).

We recognize that recruiting and retaining faculty may involve considerations of spouses and domestic partners. When possible, the College attempts to accommodate and respond creatively to the needs of spouses and partners of members of the faculty.

Current openings:

Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Professor Kana Takematsu Teaching
Chemistry Faculty and Staff

The Chemistry Faculty and Staff are a supportive community comprised of twelve faculty members, seven laboratory instructors, one instrumentation specialist, one science center technician, and one academic coordinator. Our fields of expertise include analytical, biochemistry, bioorganic, computational, environmental, inorganic, organic, organometallic, and physical chemistry.  Our faculty includes four women and three faculty of color. We are motivated by creating teaching, learning, and research environments where all students have a sense of belonging and thrive. Together we conceive of, brainstorm, modify, and move forward on initiatives emphasizing approaches that are consensus-based and inclusive, often fueled by generous amounts of doughnuts, chocolate, cake, and chips.

Students Working in Lab
Laboratory Instructor Partnerships

Our curriculum is strengthened and enhanced by faculty partnership with laboratory instructors in introductory and intermediate courses. We are fortunate to have seven deeply committed laboratory instructors who constantly innovate and help us provide a modern laboratory-based curriculum. The laboratory instructors take the lead in lab preparation, the instruction of the lab, and the grading of laboratory exercises. Typically, faculty members and laboratory instructors jointly develop the laboratory curriculum for a course and the laboratory instructor takes the lead in laboratory instruction. With lab instructor support, our aspiration is to create authentic, research-like experiences across our laboratory curriculum.

Professor Dube with Research Students
Research with Undergraduate Students

We are motivated by the belief that high-quality research opportunities are an essential component of science education. Our entirely undergraduate research programs create opportunities for students to pursue meaningful research during the academic year and summer, which they pursue while receiving stipends and housing.  Each faculty member has their own dedicated research laboratory created with generous start-up funds from the College. Our faculty have been supported by external grants from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Research Corporation, Dreyfus Foundation, and Petroleum Research Fund. We pursue our research programs while fostering a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students to grow.

Cleaveland Hall, Druckenmiller Hall, and aerial view of Bowdoin in the fall

Additional Information

For more information on any of the listed positions, please contact Richard Broene (rbroene@bowdoin.edu).

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