ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry

Indiana University, Bloomington

The Department of Chemistry at Indiana University (https://www.chem.indiana.edu/) invites applications for a position beginning August 2020 at the rank the Assistant Professor.  We welcome applicants from any area of chemistry with research goals that can align with Indiana University’s emerging Center for Chemical Biology and Biotherapeutics pillar of the Precision Health Initiative (PHI; https://grandchallenges.iu.edu/precision-health/index.html).  The PHI is a large collaboration that includes faculty from Chemistry, Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, the School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, and the Indiana University School of Medicine.  The successful applicant will have the opportunity be a trainer in our NIH-funded Chemistry-Biology Interface (CBI) training program in Quantitative and Chemical Biology (http://www.chem.indiana.edu/qcb/).

A Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field and postdoctoral experience are required. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a visible, externally funded research program. Primary teaching responsibilities will be consistent with the expertise of the candidate and will include both graduate and undergraduate courses. Applications completed by October 6, 2019 will receive full consideration, but review will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a complete curriculum vitae, a summary of future research plans, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation to (https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8313). Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Professor Michael VanNieuwenhze, Faculty Search Committee Chair (chemchr@indiana.edu).  

The Department of Chemistry and the College of Arts and Sciences are committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.