Assistant Professor

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

The Department of Chemistry at Rutgers University-Newark invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of chemistry focused on Experimental Physical Chemistry to start September 2027. Applicants with research interests that complement existing department strengths are encouraged.

Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field, at least two years of postdoctoral experience and an outstanding record of research accomplishment are required.

Placing a strong emphasis on excellence in research, Rutgers University-Newark Chemistry Department (http//chemistry/Rutgers.edu) is enjoying a period of dynamic growth with new faculty hires and the addition of research space and state-of-the-art facilities. The collegial atmosphere of the Department promotes collaborations and joint projects. The Department maintains a vibrant. highly interdisciplinary graduate program and is exceptionally well equipped for its size. Among others, it houses optical spectroscopy equipment, including an ultrafast laser pump-probe system; a Raman microscope, scanning electron and multi-mode scanning probe microscopes; single crystal and powder x-ray diffractometers; three multinuclear NMR spectrometers (including solid state capability); orbitrap and MALDI- TOF spectrometers; and a large array of polymer characterization tools ( GPC, light scattering, DSC, TGA, rheometer, DMA). Extensive additional shared experimental and computational resources are available within the Rutgers University system.

Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan covering 3 distinct projects (maximum 10 pages total: a one-page statement of teaching experience and interests and the names and contact information of at least three scientists familiar with your research achievements and teaching potential who will provide confidential letters of recommendations.