Assistant Professor, Experimental Physical Chemistry

Biophysical Society; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental physical chemistry. We seek candidates whose research spans biophysical, physical organic, measurement science, materials, and other interdisciplinary areas.

Successful candidates will establish an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and participate in departmental and university service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field required.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Ability to develop externally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemistry.
• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Engage in service to the department, college and university.
• Collaborate across the university with other departments and colleges.

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Job Overview

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati seeks applications to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental physical chemistry, broadly defined. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to biophysical, physical organic, measurement science and materials, and other interdisciplinary areas of experimental chemistry.

Essential Functions

Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, such as, but not limited to, introductory classes in Chemistry and advanced classes in areas of interest as noted above.

Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program that addresses fundamental problems in chemistry using state-of-the-art experimental approaches. Research may incorporate emerging methodologies such as automation, high-throughput experimentation, advanced data analysis, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence, as appropriate to the candidate’s research program.

Advise graduate and undergraduate students.

Participate in relevant service to the department, college, and university through active participation in various committees such as but not limited to service on doctoral student committees, graduate admissions, and recruiting.

There will be an opportunity to collaborate on research in the candidate’s area of expertise across the university, including but not limited to the College of Arts and Sciences and the Colleges of Engineering and Medicine.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, or in a closely related field.