Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry
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Job Summary
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of organic chemistry to begin in the Fall of 2024. Candidates in all traditional fields and emerging sub-fields of organic chemistry, chemical biology, and organic materials will be considered. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, chemical biology, catalysis or a related field, and are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in chemistry. The successful candidate is expected to develop an active externally funded research program focused on organic synthesis, catalysis, organometallic chemistry, chemical biology, or organic materials, among others.
For more information, please contact organic.search@colorado.edu.
Who We Are
As one of the nation's top-ranked Tier 1 research institutions, the Department of Chemistry is internationally recognized for its outstanding research efforts and education. The Chemistry faculty conduct research in all areas of chemistry, including analytical, materials and nanoscience, organic, and physical chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, whose faculty conduct research, scholarship, creative work, and education in more than 60 fields. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university’s Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university’s four National Medal of Science winners, eight MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 23 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU-Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation’s leading research institutions.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Develop a creative research program, attract external funding, provide research training for graduate and undergraduate students, teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and participate in service activities.
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What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position will be $100,000-$105,000 per academic year.
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What We Require
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter that addresses the reasons why the candidate is interested in joining the Department of Chemistry at CU-Boulder.
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research
- Diversity and Inclusion Statement
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references. We will request letters of recommendation immediately following your application.
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.
Full consideration will be given to applications that are submitted by October 22, 2023. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Maciej Walczak
Posting Contact Email: organic.search@colorado.edu