Faculty Position (Assistant Professor, Analytical Chemistry)

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in analytical chemistry. We seek candidates who will develop a vibrant, externally funded research program and contribute to the department's teaching mission at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Successful applicants will participate in service and governance, collaborate across facilities, and help foster a diverse, inclusive scholarly community within the department.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or closely related field.
• Promising research agenda and commitment to undergraduate/graduate education.
• Experience or focus in analytical chemistry encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a vibrant research program in analytical chemistry.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental and university service on committees.

Skills

Teaching & mentorship

Research planning

Service & governance

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Faculty Position (Assistant Professor, AnalyticalChemistry)

College/School/Unit: Department of Chemistry

Posted: Sep 16, 2026

Apply By: Oct 11, 2026

Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in analytical chemistry, subject to available funding. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to our higher education mission through teaching, research, and service. Applicants whose future research programs broadly align with the theme of analytical chemistry are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to establish and sustain a vibrant research program; serve as dedicated teachers and mentors to our increasingly diverse students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and assist in the administrative and governance functions of the department, the university and the profession via service on committees, as appropriate. Applicants at the assistant professor level must have a promising research agenda, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate student education and success.

The Department of Chemistry's mission is to provide all of our students with an innovative and forward-looking scientific education grounded in the fundamentals of chemistry. The department and University have state-of-the-art core facilities and we are ranked 16th best graduate program in the United States by US News and World Report (2023 ed.). We have a strong commitment to building and maintaining a supportive environment where all people can thrive. Learn more about the Department of Chemistry and key core facilities, including Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and the X-Ray Facility.

Qualifications

PhD in chemistry or closely related field.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, maritalstatus, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, genderexpression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions.