Assistant Professor in Chemistry

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The research focus should bridge artificial intelligence and chemistry to advance discovery and innovation.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field by Fall 2026, demonstrate potential for a strong, well-funded program, and show commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels within a diverse student population in California.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong recommendations.
• Demonstrated potential to achieve a strong record in research, teaching and service.
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate-level chemistry courses with awareness of diverse student needs.
• Demonstrated potential to achieve externally funded research program.
• Strong commitment to service to department, university and chemistry communities.

Responsibilities

• Establish a nationally recognized, well-funded research program bridging AI and chemistry.
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in chemistry.
• Contribute to department and university service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research independence

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Grant-writing capability

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in Chemistry, University of California, Davis.

The Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis, invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position whose research bridges artificial intelligence (AI) and chemistry.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a related field by Fall 2026. Successful candidates are expected to establish a nationally recognized well-funded research program and must demonstrate the potential to achieve exceptional scientific excellence. The candidate is expected to be firmly committed to excellence in teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels in chemistry.

Candidates from all subfields of chemistry are welcome to apply. Proposals involving development of AI methods to design new catalysts or reaction conditions, polymers, biosynthetic pathways, or semiconductor-relevant chemistries; optimize chemical processes (e.g., plastics, photoresist, or etch chemistries); create AI-guided sensors, diagnostics, and instrumentation; or create predictive models for spectroscopy/spectrometry are especially encouraged to apply.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong recommendations.
• Demonstrated potential to achieve a strong record in the areas of research, teaching, and service.
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate-level chemistry courses with an awareness of methods that address the needs of our increasingly diverse state and student population and help advance UC Davis' strategic goal of improving access and building an inclusive community.
• Demonstrated potential to achieve an externally-funded research program.
• Strong commitment to providing service to the department, university, and chemistry communities.