Assistant Professor Jobs

The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech is expanding its research presence in the broad area of Energy Research by announcing tenure-track faculty openings at the Assistant Professor level. The position interfaces with a College of Science-wide effort to increase the University’s presence in the energy field, for example with additional positions this year in the Department of Geosciences.

These positions will bring in researchers involved in energy storage, management, efficiency, and/or conversion, and will be split into (1) experimental development/synthesis/characterization, and (2) computational analysis and/or design. Candidates from a wide variety of research fields are encouraged to apply, with the goal of bringing new molecular insights into materials, processes, or devices and thus amplify our existing strengths, which include battery science, solar energy conversion, catalysis, energy efficient materials, advanced X-ray and NMR characterization, and mechanism/theory-based materials modeling and design.

These positions will ideally start in Fall 2024 at our Blacksburg, VA campus. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is required; the degree is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must establish an internationally recognized research program and be an effective teacher in graduate and undergraduate courses. We welcome applications from diverse, underrepresented candidates.

Applications must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.vt.edu in response to job number 526654. Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, detailed research plan, statement of teaching philosophy (not to exceed two pages), and and an inclusive excellence statement (not to exceed two pages). Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted to receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin on October 2, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

For any questions specifically related to the positions, please contact Louis Madsen, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]
For further information about the position and the Department of Chemistry, please visit www.chem.vt.edu.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is required; the degree is required at the time of appointment.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Review Date

10/02/2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Position requires occasional travel to conferences and meetings.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.