Assistant Professor of Chemistry in Physical Chemistry

Assistant Professor of Chemistry in Physical Chemistry

Position:
Assistant Professor of Chemistry in Physical Chemistry at Montana State University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science.

Class:
Tenure‑track, Rank:
Assistant Professor.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position in either experimental or theoretical physical chemistry. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized, independent research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry.

• Conduct research activities in physical chemistry and establish an independent, productive, externally funded, nationally competitive research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of chemistry of mutual interest.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in departmental and university service functions.
• Collaborate with other faculty and departments to enhance scholarship and pedagogy.
• Help students from all backgrounds succeed.

• Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry or related field by August 1, 2026.
• Potential to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded independent research program.
• Potential to effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Interest and ability to establish multidisciplinary collaborative research.
• Commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and research.
• Demonstrated commitment to value and support students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds.

References must be able to speak to the applicant’s research achievements and teaching potential.

• Number of vacancies: 1
• Desired start date:
  August 2026
• Recruitment type:
  Open
• Closing date:
  Applications accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established. Screening of applications begins October 1, 2025.

Professor Joan Broderick, Search Committee Chair, jbroderick.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.