Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University’s Department of Chemistry in Evanston, IL, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in chemistry, with preference for inorganic or bioinorganic research. The appointee will lead an independent research program, train graduate and undergraduate students, and teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

The successful candidate must hold a PhD, with relevant postdoctoral experience preferred, and will join a collaborative department

Qualifications

• PhD required in chemistry or closely related field.
• Relevant postdoctoral experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, externally funded research program.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.

Skills

Independent research direction

Graduate mentoring

Course instruction

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Location

Evanston, Illinois

Department: WCAS Chemistry

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - The Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We welcome applications from all fields of Chemistry but with preference for inorganic or bioinorganic chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to direct an independent research program that will attract extramural funding, provide research training for graduate and undergraduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. This position is a continuing faculty position with an initial appointment of three years, beginning September 1, 2027. Candidates should hold a PhD degree. Relevant postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

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