Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start August 2027 in the broadly defined area of computation, modeling, simulation, and theory. Of particular interest are candidates with research interests in computational materials chemistry. The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise. This is a standard nine-month, tenure-track faculty appointment.
The Department has expertise in solid state materials synthesis and characterization, notably in systems relevant to electrocatalysis, photochemistry, and energy conversion. This search invites candidates who could complement these strengths by adding computational materials chemistry expertise. The successful candidate will develop a research program that contributes both to ongoing work in the department and develops an independent research program. The development and implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools in research are also of interest.
This is an in-person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in-person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the Department:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is part of a thriving R1 research institution, offering a stimulating environment for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Faculty balance research, teaching, and service with a typical teaching load of one course per semester. The department provides a collegial and supportive environment for faculty development. We have state-of-the-art facilities for modern chemical research, including advanced instrumentation for X-ray, NMR, mass spectrometry, materials characterization, and high-performance computing.
Completed applications received by November 15, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Note that the completed application for this position requires the names and contact information for three references who will independently submit recommendation letters via email to compchemsearch@uark.edu. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Robert Coridan at rcoridan@uark.edu.
For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UAF_External_Career_Site/details/Assistant-Professor-of-Chemistry-and-Biochemistry_R0092517.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
