Assistant Professor, Experimental Physical Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

Job Overview

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati seeks applications to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental physical chemistry, broadly defined. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to biophysical, physical organic, measurement science and materials, and other interdisciplinary areas of experimental chemistry.

Essential Functions

Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, such as, but not limited to, introductory classes in Chemistry and advanced classes in areas of interest as noted above.

Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program that addresses fundamental problems in chemistry using state-of-the-art experimental approaches. Research may incorporate emerging methodologies such as automation, high-throughput experimentation, advanced data analysis, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence, as appropriate to the candidate’s research program.

Advise graduate and undergraduate students.

Participate in relevant service to the department, college, and university through active participation in various committees such as but not limited to service on doctoral student committees, graduate admissions, and recruiting.

There will be an opportunity to collaborate on research in the candidate’s area of expertise across the university, including but not limited to the College of Arts and Sciences and the Colleges of Engineering and Medicine.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, or in a closely related field.

Application Process

• In order to be considered for this position, applications must be submitted electronically via our online hiring system at https://jobs.uc.edu (search for requisition #104235). In addition to the online application, candidates should include:
  
  a cover letter defining interest in the position
  
  a current curriculum vitae
  
  statement of the proposed research program (3 pages),
  
  a statement of teaching plans (1 page), and
  
  contact information (telephone and e-mail) for three references.
  
  
  We will begin reviewing applications November 9th and continue until the position is filled.
  
  Proposed Start Date: August 15, 2027 or as negotiated.