Assistant Professor — Molecular Machines & Dynamic Materials

NC State University - Department of Chemistry; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared facilities access

Job summary

NC State University’s Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Molecular Materials and Machines. The position emphasizes design principles for (macro)molecules, supramolecular assemblies, and biomolecular materials, with opportunities to pursue computation and AI-guided design.

Access to METRIC, BioCore, ORaCEL, and other shared facilities is highlighted. Responsibilities include developing a funded research program, leading collaborations in the

Qualifications

• A PhD in Chemistry or closely related field is required by start date.
• Demonstrated ability to establish an externally funded independent program.
• Experience in molecular materials, machines, or related areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust externally funded research program.
• Lead an independent research effort and collaborate regionally.
• Teach organic- and physical-chemistry at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Mentor graduate students and postdocs.

Skills

Research program development

Collaborative research

Mentoring graduate students

Grant writing

Education

PhD in Chemistry or closely related field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

NMR

X-ray crystallography

Electron microscopy

Job description

NC State University’s Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Molecular Materials and Machines. The position emphasizes design principles for (macro)molecules, supramolecular assemblies, and biomolecular materials, with opportunities to pursue computation and AI-guided design.

Access to METRIC, BioCore, ORaCEL, and other shared facilities is highlighted. Responsibilities include developing a funded research program, leading collaborations in the