Assistant Professor of Chemistry; tenure-track
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Location: Northern
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - The Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We welcome applications from all fields of Chemistry but with preference for inorganic or bioinorganic chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to direct an independent research program that will attract extramural funding, provide research training for graduate and undergraduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
This position is a continuing faculty position with an initial appointment of three years, beginning September 1, 2027. Candidates should hold a PhD degree. Relevant postdoctoral experience is preferred. The description of future research plans should not exceed seven single-spaced pages, in total, including an executive summary and more in-depth descriptions of three specific research directions. Questions regarding the position should be sent to Kre Britt at chem search.
For inquiries about job advertisements or the application process, please contact Kre Britt at chem search.
SalaryThe expected base pay range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000.
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.
Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability;
internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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