Tenure-Track: Computational Catalysis & Energy Chemistry

University-of-Virgini; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in physical chemistry with emphasis on theoretical and computational approaches to catalysis and energy science. The successful candidate will establish an independent, funded research program and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Areas of interest include computational catalysis, electronic structure methods, molecular simulation, data-driven

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field by appointment
• Expertise in theoretical and/or computational physical chemistry for catalysis and energy science
• Ability to develop independent, funded research programs and contribute to teaching at undergrad/grad levels

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, funded research program in physical chemistry.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a focus on catalytic chemistry and energy science.
• Collaborate across departments and engage in interdisciplinary catalysis initiatives.

Skills

Theoretical chemistry

Computational chemistry

Computational catalysis

Machine learning

Data-enabled discovery

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field

Tools

Quantum chemistry software

Molecular dynamics packages

Job description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in physical chemistry with emphasis on theoretical and computational approaches to catalysis and energy science. The successful candidate will establish an independent, funded research program and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Areas of interest include computational catalysis, electronic structure methods, molecular simulation, data-driven