Faculty Position in Organic Chemistry

Faculty Position in Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick) is seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level.

Our search will focus on candidates with expertise in organic chemistry, preferably with an emphasis on design and synthesis of functional polymers or biomaterials, broadly defined, but we will consider excellent candidates at all ranks and in all areas of organic chemistry, including but not limited to molecular synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and chemical biology.

CCB faculty are expected to build and sustain a world-class research program, have a significant record of scholarship in fundamental research, and excel in teaching and service roles. The successful applicant will be housed in our new 145,000 sf, state-of-the-art chemistry building and dedicated Presidential Diversity Funds may be available to support the accelerated recruitment of candidates from underrepresented groups.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit the following to https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/143027 

(1) cover letter and detailed CV; (2) four to six-page research development statement; (3) one-page teaching statement; and (4) contact information for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to chemchair@chem.rutgers.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

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