Assistant Professor in AI-Enabled Chemistry

New York University Arts and Science - Department of Chemistry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University Arts and Science – Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in AI-Enabled Chemistry. The role emphasizes machine learning/AI to accelerate discoveries in molecular sciences, requiring a Ph.D.

and a promise of high-quality research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. NYU’s vibrant Washington Square campus offers collaboration with the Courant Institute, Tandon School of Engineering, Langone, and NYU Shanghai/Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field.
• Experience applying ML/AI to chemical research preferred.
• Evidence of potential for innovative teaching and research leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in AI-enabled chemistry and supervise students.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in related areas.
• Collaborate across NYU interdisciplinary programs and campuses.

Skills

ML/AI in Chemistry

Research leadership

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.

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.