Description
The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry starting August 10, 2026. We seek candidates whose research focuses on the synthesis of materials and/or nanomaterials. We especially welcome applicants utilizing computational methods such as machine learning or artificial intelligence to guide target selection or materials discovery.
Required qualifications include a doctoral degree (or the equivalent) in chemistry or a related area, research experience in materials synthesis, and one semester of teaching experience at the college level.
Preferred qualifications include a record of relevant publications, teaching and/or mentoring experience, and potential for establishing an internationally recognized, federally funded research program in materials synthesis. Experience with data-driven and AI/machine learning methods to guide or enhance synthetic research objectives is desirable.
Duties include establishing and maintaining a successful and externally funded research program. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring needs of the department as needed and provide service to the institution and profession.
The successful candidate will have opportunities for collaboration through our vibrant research centers, including the Center for Innovation, Translational Research and Applications of Nanostructured Systems (CITRANS), the Center for TAIMing AI, and the Charlotte AI Institute (CLTAI2). UNC Charlotte also has considerable computational resources provided through the Office of OneIT’s Research Computing facility. Computational resources are well suited to pursue projects in fundamental research, material science, and nanoscale science, enabling detailed studies of molecular interactions, material behavior, electronic structure, and nanoscale phenomena. In addition, tools for disciplines such as genomics and bioinformatics, machine learning, and data science are available. This diverse software ecosystem supports work ranging from molecular design and structural biology to environmental modeling, image processing, and artificial intelligence. More details on hardware and software resources can be found here: https://oneit.charlotte.edu/innovation/research-computing/research-cluster/ .
The Chemistry Department is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. The new hire will be assigned space in a brand-new synthesis laboratory in the newly renovated Cameron Hall, along with free access to recently acquired NMR, MS, SEM, spectroscopy, and XRD instrumentation. The department is home to 26 full-time faculty members, eight full-time staff members, more than 200 undergraduate majors, and over 40 graduate students. The department offers B.A., B.S. (ACS certified) and M.S. degrees in chemistry, and it administers the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science. The Department is dedicated to the success and professional development of students of all backgrounds; engaging undergraduate and graduate students in collaborative, innovative scientific research; and supporting the local, regional, national, and international communities through leadership and outreach.
Established in July 2023, the Klein College of Science includes the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Optical Science, and the Botanical Gardens. With its undergraduate degree programs and minors, master’s programs, interdisciplinary doctoral programs, certificate programs, graduate early-entry programs, honors programs, centers, and facilities, the College addresses grand challenges of the world and is especially supportive of the greater Charlotte region.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a recently designated R1 doctoral research university located on an expanding modern campus in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. The third largest of the 17 UNC system campuses, UNC Charlotte offers more than 32,000 students a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus and an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. It supports faculty with excellent family and medical leave policies, faculty development support, internal faculty grant programs and other opportunities. Charlotte offers a dynamic space to live, work, and connect for faculty, staff, students and alumni with its outstanding cultural, recreational, and business amenities. As the 15th largest U.S. city, Charlotte is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in which to live, currently #8 on the 2025–26 list by U.S. News and World Report.
Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (use position number #005595) and must include: (1) a letter of interest that addresses the applicant’s qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) research plans summary; (4) statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (5) unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and (6) contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Markus Etzkorn (metzkorn@charlotte.edu). Please use the subject line TT-Position in all email inquiries about this position.
The University of North Carolina is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check. Hiring is subject to budget availability.
