Assistant/Associate Professor - Inorganic/Materials Chemistry

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in inorganic chemistry with an anticipated start date in August 2027. The successful candidate will design and synthesize materials with novel electronic and magnetic properties for potential quantum technologies.

We seek a scholar who can teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses and collaborate with researchers across physics and materials science to advance interdisciplinary efforts.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in chemistry or an allied discipline.
• Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize materials with novel electronic/magnetic properties.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses.
• Collaborate with researchers in physics and materials science and engineering.

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or allied discipline

Job description

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Position Information

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Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Inorganic/Materials Chemistry

Department

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F_260096

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/15/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 12/08/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln ( UNL ) invites applications for a tenure-track position in inorganic chemistry at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. We seek a candidate whose research and teaching interests focus on the design and synthesis of materials that exhibit novel electronic and magnetic properties with potential applications in quantum technologies, spintronics, and nanoelectronics. Examples of relevant materials include but are not limited to: semiconductor nanostructures for single‑photon emission, van der Waals heterostructures, topological materials, molecular spin chains, and chemically tailored qubits. It is anticipated that the successful candidate’s research will create opportunities for collaboration with researchers in physics as well as materials science and engineering. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses.

UNL is a land grant institution with a strong commitment to research, teaching, outreach, and service. UNL is a Carnegie Foundation “Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity” university and is committed to further strengthening its research standing.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in chemistry or an allied discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong record of scholarly activity as evidenced by a significant publication record.
• Potential for developing an externally funded research program in inorganic chemistry.
• Expertise in the teaching of chemistry content or pedagogy to undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

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Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required No

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Job Category

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type

Job Type 9 Month

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

Planned Hire Date

Planned Hire Date August 2027

Appointment End Date

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