Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Natural Sciences

The San Diego State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in AI-enabled Chemical Discovery, broadly defined. We seek candidates employing cutting-edge interdisciplinary approaches developing artificial intelligence applications for chemical questions. Relevant AI-enabling research areas may include, but are not limited to, reaction discovery and optimization, synthesis planning, catalyst and reagent design, mechanistic analysis, and prediction or control of chemical reactivity and selectivity;

molecular and biomolecular structure, function, and design, including generative design of biological systems; chemical biology; and the discovery of functional molecules and materials. Approaches integrating AI with experimental chemistry, automated or closed-loop experimentation, chemical theory, or simulation are encouraged. Applicants from anywhere within the chemical science continuum are invited, as long as the development of AI-enabled approaches is a central focus.

The Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry is home to dynamic faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, a competitive Joint Doctoral Program and numerous cross-disciplinary Master’s programs. Faculty benefit from robust institutional support, including access to core facilities and partnerships with external organizations. SDSU is part of a strong research ecosystem in San Diego encompassing a thriving biotechnology sector, multiple academic research institutions (Salk Institute, Scripps Research, University of California San Diego) and multiple academic clinical centers (Moores Cancer Center, Rady Children’s Hospital).

SDSU champions the teacher-scholar model of academic research where faculty effort is equally split between teaching and mentoring students, and research. To learn more, please visit https://chemistry.sdsu.edu/ .

Qualifications

Required qualifications by date of application

• A strong record of original research achievements, along with demonstrated ability to: (a) establish and sustain a vigorous, independent, and externally funded research program; (b) effectively teach both undergraduate and graduate courses; and (c) actively contribute to service activities within the university and the broader professional community.

Required qualifications by date of hire:

• Terminal degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science or a closely related field, with all degree requirements met.

Preferred qualifications:

• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing or substantively integrating artificial intelligence, machine-learning, or data-driven methods to address chemical or biochemical questions.
• A research program that combines methodological innovation with chemically or biochemically meaningful discovery and validation.
• Potential to build interdisciplinary collaborations across experimental, computational, and theoretical research areas.
• Evidence of effective teaching or mentoring in chemistry, biochemistry, computation, data science, or related disciplines.

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $98,000 to $102,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

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