Faculty Position; Assistant Professor, Synthetic Chemistry

Faculty Position (Assistant Professor, Synthetic Chemistry)

College/School/Unit:
Department of Chemistry

Posted:
Sep 16, 2026

Apply By:
Oct 11, 2026

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in synthetic chemistry, subject to available funding. Applicants whosefuture research programs are aligned under the broad themes of synthetic organic, organometallic, inorganic and/or materialschemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will contribute to our higher education mission through dynamic teaching, research, and service activities.

Applicants are expected to establish and sustain a vibrant research program; serve as dedicated teachers and mentors to our increasingly diverse students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and assist in the administrative and governance functions of the department, the university and the profession viaservice on committees, as appropriate. Applicants for the position of Assistant Professor must have a promising research agenda, and astrong commitment to graduate and undergraduate student education and success.

The Department of Chemistry's mission is to provide all of 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.

Learn more about the Department of Chemistry and keycore facilities, including Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and the X-Ray Facility.

• 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.