Associate Professor / Professor

Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Chemistry; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Chemistry invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of associate or full in innovative, application-driven chemistry addressing health and drug discovery. We seek visionary scholars with an internationally recognized research record and strong external grant support who will collaborate across VCU, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and new faculty.

Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in chemistry or closely related field.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.
• Strong record of external grant support and funding acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and new faculty.
• Collaborate across VCU health sciences campus and departments.
• Lead innovative research at the intersection of chemistry, health, and drug discovery, including AI/ML approaches.

Skills

AI/ML in chemistry

Interdisciplinary chemistry

Research leadership

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or related field

Job description

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of associate or full in innovative, application-driven chemistry aimed at addressing society’s grand challenges in human health and drug discovery. We seek visionary scholars with an internationally recognized research record and a strong record of external grant support who will shape the future of chemistry by leveraging cutting-edge approaches to design, discovery, and application. Expertise in an interdisciplinary field such as physical chemistry, chemical biology, or synthetic organic chemistry is desired, with a particular interest in candidates incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into their work to drive scientific discoveries. We seek an experimentalist, but those with hybrid experimental/computational programs are welcome.

The faculty member will be expected to leverage their expertise to collaborate extensively across VCU, including with the health sciences campus. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work complements our existing strengths while expanding our reach into emerging areas. The successful applicant should have a vested interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and new faculty. A Ph.D. in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology or a closely related field is required. The VCU Department of Chemistry is committed to the dual mission of research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Further information can be found at the department website: https://chemistry.vcu.edu/.

The University seeks to attract innovative, active faculty of the highest caliber. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is one of only 84 public universities nationwide classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an “R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production,” as well as its prestigious “Community Engagement” status with more than $500 million in sponsored research in FY 2024. We are a rapidly growing top 50 public research institution, as ranked by the National Science Foundation. We are also in the top 20% of the best global universities as ranked by US News & World Report. VCU Medical Center is both the region’s safety net hospital and the Richmond metro area’s No. 1-ranked hospital (per the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings). VCU’s Massey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.

Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, VCU benefits from this vibrant city’s historical architecture, eclectic dining and nightlife, thriving art scene, and the James River trail system. Two hours from beautiful Shenandoah, the Atlantic Ocean, and Washington DC, Richmond offers something for everyone, including families.