Assistant Professor of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area of chemistry. We seek candidates who will pursue innovative and pioneering research addressing important problems in modern chemical science, including but not limited to organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, biological, materials, and theoretical/computational chemistry, as well as research at the interfaces of chemistry with biology, physics, engineering, energy, and data science. Exceptional candidates in all subfields are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain an active, independent, and externally funded research group; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry; mentor graduate, postdoctoral, and undergraduate researchers; participate in committee and service work at the departmental and university levels and in the broader scientific community; be an effective communicator; and exemplify academic and professional leadership. The appointment will begin July 1, 2027.

The new faculty member will be joining a collegial department at Columbia with a vibrant research enterprise, lively undergraduate and graduate teaching programs, and a strong record in public outreach in the heart of New York City. 

Applicants must have a PhD in chemistry or a related field at the time of appointment.

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system.

Applicant materials should include:

•       Cover Letter
•       Curriculum Vitae
•       Research Statement
•       Teaching Statement
•       Arrange to have three recommendation letters submitted on your behalf