Assistant Professor, Quantum Chemistry & Materials

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Wellness programs

Free transit passes

Moving allowance

Start-up funding

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in experimental chemistry with a focus on quantum science. Start date is August 2027, with research spanning preparation, control, and measurement of quantum states in molecular and materials systems.

The successful candidate will establish an externally funded program, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and mentor postdoctoral researchers in a full-time, in-person role.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemistry, physics, or related field by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential to establish a vibrant external-funded research program.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated potential to mentor students and postdoctoral researchers.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vigorous, externally funded independent research program.
• Teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor students and postdoctoral researchers.

Skills

Mentoring

Teaching excellence

Grant writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in chemistry, physics, or related field

Tools

Quantum science methods

Job description

The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in experimental chemistry with a focus on quantum science. Start date is August 2027, with research spanning preparation, control, and measurement of quantum states in molecular and materials systems.

The successful candidate will establish an externally funded program, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and mentor postdoctoral researchers in a full-time, in-person role.