The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of theoretical physical chemistry. The new faculty member will join an interdisciplinary community on the main campus in Columbus, Ohio, and have access to outstanding facilities including the Ohio Supercomputer Center.  Two NSF midscale instrumentation centers (the National Extreme Ultrafast Science Facility and the National Gateway Ultrahigh Field NMR Center) offer numerous opportunities for collaboration and advancement of research programs.

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The position will begin in Autumn 2025. Demonstrated potential excellence in highly innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring are essential. Outstanding applicants in all areas of theoretical chemistry will be considered.  Teaching obligations will be centered around physical chemistry courses.  Appointment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fosu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com%2FOSUCareers%2Fjob%2FColumbus-Campus%2FAssistant-Professor_R114149-2&data=05%7C02%7CLuanne.Johnson%40oregonstate.edu%7C88897b72fce14f2cdc6208dcd0fe0d21%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638615036760016080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wkvVeuj6QmzuXgJHS0Pa%2FfI6vDRgkbKDgv3Rtiil04s%3D&reserved=0. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements. Three letters of reference may be requested at a later time. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024. Inquiries may be directed to (Stephanie Schumaker) at schumaker.22@osu.edu

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FOUR documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:
•       Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
•       Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
•       Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
•       Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

You may be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references following the submission of application materials.

The Department of Chemistry at Stony Brook University seeks to hire a tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2025. Applicants who are either experimentalists or theoreticians with a strong interest in physical, biophysical, analytical, atmospheric, surface, and/or environmental chemistry, broadly defined, are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral experience in either Chemistry or a closely related field, a demonstrated excellence in innovative research, and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate chemistry. The new faculty member is expected to establish a vibrant, extramurally funded research program. Their program may synergize with Stony Brook University’s strategic priorities in global health, quantum information, and climate change and/or existing departmental strengths in light-driven chemistry, imaging and sensing, the chemistry-biology interface, materials, computation and data-driven chemistry, and synthesis and catalysis.

Research in the Department of Chemistry is highly interdisciplinary. Many faculty have cross-appointments in other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, and the Renaissance School of Medicine, and at neighboring institutions such as Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Faculty in the department are members of various institutes and centers which serve as hubs for interdisciplinary research; these include the Institute for Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery, the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science, two DOE-funded Energy Frontier Research Centers on synthesis science and energy storage, the Center for Advanced Technology in Integrated Electric Energy Systems, and the Center for Advanced Study of Drug Action. The NIH-funded Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program and the NSF-funded Research Traineeship Award, “Harnessing the Data Revolution,” provide additional graduate student training and connectivity. BNL, a 30 minute drive from the department, provides state-of-the-art facilities for chemistry, nanoscience, and energy, including the Center for Functional Nanomaterials and the National Synchrotron Light Source II. The recently completed Medical and Research Translation building of the School of Medicine is a focal point for translational research and bioimaging.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry or a related field. Significance of Past Research Accomplishments. (Based on quality and originality of published work and relevance to scope of this search.). A strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD (or foreign equivalent), postdoctoral, or independent research in physical chemistry.

1. Letters of Recommendation. Based on assessment of creativity and potential for success.

2. Quality of Proposed Research. Based on creativity of ideas, originality. fundability.

3. Significance of Past Achievements Relative to Opportunity. Based on CV, publication record.

4. Potential to Strengthen the Research on the Mission of the University. Based on the complementarity of the research environment within the Chemistry Department/SBU (including other faculty, institutional relations, geography) to the candidate’s research program. (That is, SBU will uniquely elevate and support the proposed research)

5. Potential Contributed to the Educational Mission of the University. Based on relevance of teaching interests and edicational background to Department and University needs.

6. Potential to Enrich Diversity and DEI initiatives. Based on experience in and plans for activities designed to increase DEI.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5527327.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, including a publication list, a concise description of proposed research, a statement of teaching interests (2 page max) including strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion, and a cover letter that articulates how the research environment within the Chemistry Department and Stony Brook University will enable the Candidate’s research program. Candidates should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted electronically via apply.interfolio.com. Application review will begin in early September 2024. The deadline for application submission is September 15, 2024. Stony Brook University is an Affirmative/Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website athttp://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers postdoctoral and senior research awards at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) under the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP).

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a doctorate in a variety of fields of science or engineering.
 

Application deadline dates (four annual review cycles):

• February 1
• May 1
• August 1
• November 1

Awardees have the opportunity to:

• Conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the Air Force laboratories
• Devote full-time effort to research and publication
• Access the excellent and often unique Air Force research facilities
• Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers

Awardee benefits:

• Base stipend starting at $95,000/year; may be higher based on experience
• Health insurance (including dental and vision), relocation benefits, and a professional travel allowance

Applicants should contact prospective AFRL, AFIT and USAFA Research Adviser(s) at the lab(s) prior to the application deadline to discuss their research interests and funding opportunities.

For detailed program information, to search for AFRL, AFIT,  USAFA, USSF Research Opportunities, and to contact prospective Research Adviser(s), visit www.nas.edu/afstfp.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame expects to fill a tenure-track position in computational biophysics, broadly defined. Applicants at all ranks will be considered, with a preference for Assistant Professor-level candidates.  

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent. All candidates will be expected to contribute to the University’s research, teaching, and service mission. Candidates will provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, detailed research plan, and a teaching philosophy and interests statement. In addition, a brief, up to two-page anonymized summary of research plans, including any figures or references, is required with no indications of the candidate’s identity or institutional affiliations. Assistant professor-level applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be submitted to apply.interfolio.com/152715. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but should be received by October 21, 2024, for full consideration.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. The University of Notre Dame does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of full participation in university programs and resources without such discrimination. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).