Dear Colleagues,

The UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor who combines excellence in research with outstanding potential as a science educator and mentor to students from groups under-represented in the physical sciences. This search is part of a cluster hire with faculty positions in the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy who will support UCLA’s goals of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as early as 2025. In preparation for this designation, the Office of the Chancellor and the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost have sponsored this search to recruit exceptional scholars whose research, teaching, and/or mentoring has strong ties to Latinx experiences in the United States. This search is conducted as a partnership between the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and the UCLA College, Division of Physical Sciences. Faculty hired through this search are expected to have demonstrated excellence in research, as well as commitment to and future plans for mentoring and encouraging the success of U.S.-based Latinx and first-generation scholars and to maintain an active affiliation with the Chicano Studies Research Center. Since the Latina population is particularly under-represented in physical sciences nationwide, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Division of Physical Sciences are especially interested in candidates with the potential to serve as outstanding mentors to Latina students.

Application reviews will start on January 3, 2025.

Apply here: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10039

Please share this email and the attached flyer with members of your units, alumni, and others who may be interested.

Sincerely,

Professors Sarah Tolbert, Guillaume Chanfreau, Abigail Doyle, and Hannah Shafaat

Members of the HSI Cluster Search Committee

Dear Professor/Researcher,

I am pleased to announce that soon we will be hiring a   Research Chemist,  GS-1320-12/13/14

Salary Range of $86,962 to $158,860

Announcement Open: November 18, 2024 to December 17, 2024

The incumbent is a Research Chemist in the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Bio-oils Research (BOR) Unit in Peoria, Illinois. The overall mission of BOR is to conduct basic and applied research on chemical, physical, and biochemical modification of new crop oils, gums, proteins, and other plant components to develop new industrial and value-added commercial products. The incumbent is responsible for conducting basic and applied research to develop new commercial technologies, processes, and biobased products for various markets including lubricant additives, lubricant base oils, and chemical additives.    Incumbent will develop a stakeholder base to advocate for enhancing ARS research programs and to enable commercialization of new biobased products.

U.S. Citizenship is required. For further information and complete application instructions, go to the USAJobs Web site: https://www.usajobs.gov/ and refer to announcement number

ARS-D25MWA-12602957-HCL. Applications must be received by the closing date of December 17, 2024.

Contacts:

Application procedures: Heather Lee at Heather.Lee@usda.gov  or 301-956-3803

Scientific information: Dr. Steven Cermak at Steven.Cermak@usda.gov  or 309-681-6233

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider

THE REQUEST TO USE THE ABOVE ADVERTISEMENT IS APPROVED.

The UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching. The Professor of Teaching series emphasizes excellence and innovation in teaching and other instruction-related activities. We seek candidates who can teach effectively using evidence-based approaches, engage in service activities benefiting the teaching mission of the department and university, and pursue research in the scholarship of teaching and learning in chemistry and/or biochemistry.  The successful candidate will be expected to seek external funding for research and other activities that enhance instruction, thereby helping to produce the leaders needed both statewide and nationally to work in the rapidly evolving STEM fields. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to publish the results of their research in peer-reviewed sources.

We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and/or community service has prepared them to contribute to our highest
standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Application reviews will start on December 2, 2024.

Apply here: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09898

Please share this email and the attached flyer with members of your department, alumni, and others who may be interested.

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Florida invites applications for a  12-month, full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer (working title of Assistant Instructional Professor) in the areas of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry to begin May16, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and be responsible for upper- and lower-level laboratories in Physical and Biophysical chemistry, develop and contribute to the implementation of effective pedagogical materials and course curriculum at the undergraduate level (including electronic course management and online material), managing and training graduate teaching assistants, maintaining and sustaining an appropriate safety culture, and mentorship of undergraduate students. Submission of proposals focused on chemistry education will be encouraged, as will participation in department, university, and professional service activities (e.g., through participation in professional societies). Candidates with experience or willingness to engage in activities that contribute to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

We are seeking outstanding candidates with a background in Chemistry or in a closely related discipline. Applicants must have an excellent record of teaching as well as academic accomplishments, and a strong interest in undergraduate teaching in chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach chemistry undergraduate laboratory courses and collaborate with faculty in and outside the department.

UF aspires to provide an exceptional academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifests through a community of students, faculty, and staff of diverse experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable culture and employing a diverse community. UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners.

We seek candidates with a record of creativity in chemistry education and a commitment to pursue a career educating exceptional undergraduate students in one of the largest chemistry departments in the country.

For detail information please go to  https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/533461/assistant-instructional-professor-in-physical-and-biophysical-chemistry

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15th and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.

The Department of Chemistry in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California invites applicants for a tenure track position in Experimental Physical Chemistry at the level of Assistant Professor, to start in fall 2025. Candidates should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience. We are interested in candidates in all areas of experimental physical chemistry. 

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link here:

https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-professor-in-experimental-physical-chemistry/1209/69868632144

Candidates should apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a detailed proposed research plan. A description of teaching interests and the candidate’s vision regarding teaching and mentoring should be included. The names and contact addresses of at least three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation will be requested online. The committee will begin evaluation of completed files October 20, 2024.

The Chemistry Department is highly collaborative and holds to high standards insofar as excellence in research and teaching. We are committed to supporting family needs of faculty, and we encourage applications from candidates having non-traditional career paths. The Department offers flexibility in appointment start date. Candidates at any early career stage are encouraged to apply.

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

The Department of Chemistry in the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with a research focus in Experimental Physical Chemistry. Applications that involve the development of new methods to characterize how molecular scale structure influences nonequilibrium dynamics and catalysis in complex systems, ranging from materials to biology, are especially encouraged; however, applications from all areas of experimental physical chemistry are welcome. The new hire will further strengthen our physical chemistry program and have the opportunity to collaborate with a vibrant network of researchers across the chemistry, physics, biology and engineering departments.

All candidates must have a doctorate degree and will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty and strengthen UCR’s strategic initiatives.

Applicants should be strongly committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching in both classroom and laboratory environments. Applicants are expected to provide individualized mentoring to PhD candidates/postdoctoral scholars and to contribute to university service and the UC system’s promise to support diversity and equal opportunity.

Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research, teaching philosophy, letters from three references, and a statement describing how they will foster diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research, or service. All application materials must be submitted electronically via the Internet through AP Recruit at: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01996. For additional information, please contact Professor Chris Bardeen, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, California. 92521. E-mail contact: christopher.bardeen@ucr.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2025, or thereafter.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Advancement through the Faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Department: http://chem.ucr.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

All candidates must have a doctorate degree in Chemistry or a closely related field and be committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Preferred qualifications

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated exceptional creativity and the proposed future research directions should be equally as distinct and novel. All disciplines of Physical & Analytical Chemistry will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty and strengthen campus strategic initiatives.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence – In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references and request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application. Instruct your references to also include your teaching skills.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01996

Help contact: barbaraa@ucr.edu

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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.