Jobs
The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech is currently conducting multiple tenure-track faculty searches. Please review the listings below for more information.
Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Chemistry
Posted on September 26, 2024
The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech is expanding its research presence in the broad area of experimental Energy Research through a tenure-track faculty position at any academic rank. The position interfaces with a College of Science-wide effort to increase the University’s presence in the energy field. Candidates with proposed research in energy storage, management, efficiency, and/or conversion to bring new molecular insights into materials, processes, or devices are encouraged to apply. The position will 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. The position will ideally start in Fall 2025 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 effectively teach 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 830865. Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, detailed research plan, statement of teaching philosophy (not to exceed two pages), and an inclusive excellence statement (not to exceed two pages). The statement of inclusive excellence should communicate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as evidenced by any previous activities or future plans aimed at expanding diversity and/or mentoring of underrepresented groups, and how the applicant will further Virginia Tech’s commitment to build a culturally diverse educational environment (http://www.inclusive.vt.edu/).
Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted (upon request) to receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin on October 7, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
For any questions specifically related to the positions, please contact Feng Lin, Search Committee Chair, at energysearch@vt.edu.
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.
Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Chemistry
Posted on September 26, 2024
The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at any academic rank in organic chemistry with expertise in synthetic methodology, medicinal chemistry, and/or catalysis, with an intended start date of Fall 2025.
The applicant is expected to participate actively in the Virginia Tech Center for Drug Discovery. Potential candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field, establish an internationally recognized research program, effectively teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and commit to developing a culturally diverse educational environment. The Department of Chemistry is committed to building an inclusive community of chemists through programs and activities woven into the department’s research, teaching, and outreach efforts. We welcome applications from diverse, underrepresented candidates.
Applicants must submit application materials online at http://www.jobs.vt.edu in response to job number 530866. Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy (not to exceed two pages), and an inclusive excellence statement (not to exceed two pages). The statement of inclusive excellence should communicate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as evidenced by any previous activities or future plans aimed at expanding diversity and/or mentoring of underrepresented groups and how the applicant will further Virginia Tech’s commitment to building a culturally diverse educational environment (http://www.inclusive.vt.edu/).
Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted (upon request) to receive full consideration. The review of applications will begin on October 7, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
For any questions about the position, please contact Webster Santos, Search Committee Chair, at medchemsearch@vt.edu.
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.