Assistant Professor in Polymer Chemistry
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
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Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Physical/Mathematical Sciences
Department: - LS-CHEMISTRY-GENERAL
Classification
Title:
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Ph.
D. in Chemistry or a closely related field
Job Description:
The University of Florida, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of polymer chemistry. Exceptional candidates who already hold an assistant or associate professorship will also be considered. The appointment will commence on August 16, 2026.
The successful candidates will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest level and to establish an outstanding, independent, externally funded research program. We seek candidates with a record of excellence in research and scholarship and an ability to excel in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of the Butler Polymer Research Laboratory and the Center for Macromolecular Science and Engineering.
For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please visit our website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .
Recognized in 2023 by the Wall Street Journal as the #1 public university in the United States, the University of Florida is a land grant, sea grant, and space grant university and home to the most comprehensive university health sciences facilities in the southeast. The Department of Chemistry seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Florida, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines and perspectives.
UFis located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy.
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Job Description:
The University of Florida, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of polymer chemistry. Exceptional candidates who already hold an assistant or associate professorship will also be considered. The appointment will commence on August 16, 2026.
The successful candidates will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest level and to establish an outstanding, independent, externally funded research program. We seek candidates with a record of excellence in research and scholarship and an ability to excel in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of the Butler Polymer Research Laboratory and the Center for Macromolecular Science and Engineering.
For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please visit our website, .
Recognized in 2023 by the Wall Street Journal as the #1 public university in the United States, the University of Florida is a land grant, sea grant, and space grant university and home to the most comprehensive university health sciences facilities in the southeast. The Department of Chemistry seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Florida, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines and perspectives.
UFis located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a…
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