Assistant Professor of Advanced Chemistry

Assistant / Associate Professor of Advanced Chemistry, Science and Engineering

Purdue University invites applications for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions as part of a multi-department strategic faculty recruitment initiative in Advanced Chemistry, Science and Engineering. The initiative aims to position Purdue as a global leader in clean and sustainable chemistry innovations with the ultimate goal of reshoring the manufacturing of critical chemicals and materials.

Participating departments include Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

• Chemical Synthesis, Catalysis, Process Chemistry and Chemistry Enabling Technologies
• High-throughput Experimentation, Automation, Autonomous Labs, and AI Tools in Chemical Synthesis and Manufacturing
• Chemical Metrology & Instrumentation
• Enabling Technologies for Drug Discovery
• Natural Products, Biocatalysis, Engineered Biosynthetic Pathways, and Bio-derived Feed stocks.

• Establish a vigorous, externally funded research program
• Contribute to the education and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students
• Collaborate across disciplines to solve complex global sustainability challenges
• Translate discoveries into scalable industry practices
• Candidates are expected to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching. Responsibilities include developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratory courses, mentoring students in research, and participating in curriculum innovation to advance chemistry at Purdue.

Faculty hired under this initiative will join a vibrant ecosystem of interdisciplinary centers and institutes, including:

• Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery
• Center for Analytical Instrumentation Development (CAID)
• William
  
  D. and Sherry L. Young Institute for the Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals
• Dane O. Kildsig Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research (KCPPR)
• Dauch Center for the Management of Manufacturing Enterprises (DCMME)
• Lilly and Purdue Research Alliance Center (LPRC)
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Purdue Institute for Cancer Research
• Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience (PIIN)
• Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology and Infectious Disease (PI4D)
• Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering (RCHE)

• A Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or a related discipline by the start of the appointment
• A record of research excellence and productivity commensurate with rank
• Demonstrated potential or record of interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful scholarship
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and mentorship

To apply , please submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be e-mailed to advanced chem
. All application material, including the reference letters, will be held in strict confidence. In the cover letter, indicate your primary department of interest and any secondary departments of interest. Review of applications will begin on Nov. 17, 2025 and continue until positions are filled. Applications should be submitted at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

A background check is required for employment in this position.

James Tarpo Jr. and Margaret Tarpo Department of Chemistry at Purdue University is a global leader in cutting‑edge research, education, and innovation, renowned for its Nobel Prize‑winning advancements in organic chemistry and top‑ranked analytical chemistry program. It pioneers transformative work in green synthesis, catalysis, and pharmaceutical applications, contributing to real‑world chemical, pharmaceutical and materials development. It also hosts state‑of‑the‑art facilities that leverage artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation to redefine scientific exploration, positioning Purdue at the forefront of sustainable chemistry, advanced materials, and next‑generation pharmaceutical technologies.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.