University of North Florida

University of North Florida

Assistant Professor - Physical Chemistry

Jacksonville, FL · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$300kDetected 11 days ago
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About the role

  • We seek collaborative and innovative scientists and educators who will contribute to our growing research and teaching missions.
  • UNF is a Carnegie R2 institution, reflecting our commitment to high-impact research while maintaining our tradition of excellence in teaching.
  • The department is also conducting a simultaneous search in other subdisciplines of chemistry; scientists working at the interface of these areas are encouraged to apply to the position most aligned with their teaching strengths.

Requirements

  • Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
  • In addition to completing an online application, applicants should provide the following required documents and information:
  • A list of equipment required to start an independent research program (this list should include items that are greater than $10,000), and

Nice to have

  • UNF seeks to attract faculty of the highest caliber, who are skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge in physical chemistry.
  • How UNF students will be active participants of the research program
  • include a brief overview of your mentoring plan for students with varying lab skills, and

Skills

  • Strong commitment to mentoring and supervising research students.
  • Demonstrated potential to establish an independent research program.
  • Postdoctoral experience and teaching experience are preferred.
  • Anticipated Start Date: August 2, 2027
  • Additional Application Materials Required:
  • Cover letter
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial transcript of highest earned degree
  • A single PDF that contains the following three sections
  • Research Statement (3-5 pages), including:
  • Project Summary,
  • A short summary/list of where you will seek external funding (including which program)

Compensation

  • $200k-$300k

Benefits

  • The Department offers chemistry baccalaureate degrees with concentrations in General Chemistry, Pre-medical Professions, and Materials Science and a Biochemistry baccalaureate degree.
  • Master's level degrees are offered in Materials Science and Biomedical Sciences, and other programs are being developed closely related to drug discovery and health research.

Company info

  • We are especially interested in candidates whose research area is in materials, computational chemistry, or biophysical chemistry.
  • We are proud to support active faculty researchers and offer competitive startup packages.

Equal opportunity

  • The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
  • Carnegie
  • UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
  • The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community.
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