Faculty Position; Tenured; Director, Bard Center Electrochemistry

Faculty Position (Tenured; Director, Bard Center for Electrochemistry)

College/School/Unit: Department of Chemistry

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Posted: Sep 16, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin isseeking to hire a tenured faculty member in experimentalelectrochemistry, who would also assume the role of Director of theBard Center for Electrochemistry (Bard CEC), subject to available funding. We are particularly interested in candidates who are internationally recognized academic leaders in electrochemistryresearch (broadly defined). This position will provide a unique opportunity to lead the future direction and growth of the acclaimed Bard CEC, and to expand its impact across theelectrochemical sciences at UT Austin and beyond.

This position isassociated with a personal chair as part of the Center Directorship. A successful candidate will also be a dynamic department colleague, demonstrated through a sustained record of excellence in teaching, research, mentoring, and service.

The Bard Center for Electrochemistry was founded by Professor Allen

J. Bard in 2006 with support from the Welch Foundation, to capitalize on a half century of excellence in electrochemistry atthe University of Texas  CEC fosters collaborative research programs in the electrochemical sciences. Its bro admission is to advance research and solve problems, fundamental orapplied, related to ion and electorn transfer Bard CEC connects fundamental electrochemistry with materials science and engineering, with applications in diverse fields suchas, energy, sustainability, health, and emerging technologies.

Itis comprised of a multi-disciplinary group of more than 250faculty, staff, and student researchers spanning the chemistry,materials, and engineering aspects of electrochemical science. See electrochemistry.utexas.edu for more details.

The Department of Chemistry's mission is to provide all our students with an innovative and forward-looking scientificeducation grounded in the fundamentals of chemistry. The department and University have state-of-the-art core facilities and we areranked 16th best graduate program in the United States by US Newsand World Report (2023 ed.). We have a strong commitment to building and maintaining a supportive environment where all peoplecan thrive.

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, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

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 ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis 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.