Assistant Professor in AI-Enabled Chemistry

Begell House Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in AI-Enabled Chemistry within the Department of Chemistry. The candidate will develop and apply machine learning/AI approaches to accelerate discovery in molecular sciences and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. Collaboration across NYU centers and schools is encouraged.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field and demonstrate potential for pioneering research and effective

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or a related field.
• Potential to conduct pioneering research and teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience or strong interest in applying AI/ML to chemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply AI/ML methods to accelerate discovery in molecular sciences.
• Establish a high-quality, externally fundable research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

Molecular sciences research

Teaching undergraduate/graduate

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in AI-Enabled Chemistry

Department of Chemistry New York University Arts and Science

The Department of Chemistry at New York University (NYU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of AI-Enabled Chemistry, broadly defined. Particular attention will be given to candidates whose research develops and applies innovative approaches in machine learning/artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery in one or more areas of molecular sciences. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or related field and demonstrate the potential to conduct pioneering research and teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of Chemistry is continuing a significant growth plan, which includes the recent creation of the Simons Center for Computational Physical Chemistry and the Center for Chemical Biology Research; recently hired senior and junior faculty members add to the university's expansions in AI and quantum science and the creation of the Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science. New faculty would also benefit from, and participate in, significant interdisciplinary programs within the Washington Square campus, as well as with NYU's Tandon School of Engineering, Langone School of Medicine, and NYU's Shanghai and Abu Dhabi campuses.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a detailed description of research plans and interests, and a statement of teaching experience and interests. The teaching statement may reflect plans to create an inclusive teaching and research mentoring environment. The application should also include three letters of recommendation. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 6, 2026, and review of completed applications will begin at that time. The earliest anticipated start date is September 1, 2027 subject to budgetary and administrative approval.

Questions about this position can be sent by email to: [e-mail]

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html.