Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Position Overview

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks to fill a tenure‑track faculty position at the assistant professor level in any area of Inorganic chemistry. The new faculty member will join a highly innovative, interdisciplinary community on the main campus in Columbus, Ohio. Our outstanding facilities, including state‑of‑the‑art NMR spectroscopy (up to 1.2 GHz), mass spectrometry, X‑ray crystallography, cryo‑electron microscopy, and a supercomputing center, as well as top materials science, engineering, biology, and medicinal colleagues, offer numerous opportunities for collaboration and advancement of research programs.

• Commit to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education
• Develop impactful, productive, and novel research programs including extramural funding
• Contribute to service within the department and the university

Required qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The position will begin in Autumn 2026. Demonstrated potential excellence in highly innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring are essential. Outstanding applicants in all areas of inorganic chemistry will be considered.

Desired qualifications:
Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at Workday Link. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and separate research and teaching statements. Three letters of reference may be requested at a later time. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025 and will close on October 21, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Stephanie Schumaker .

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to four documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

• Attachment 1:
  Cover Letter: A brief overview of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae):
  Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service to the community, and list of publications.
• Attachment 3:
  Research Statement (maximum 6 pages plus a one‑page executive summary is recommended):
  Summary of proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
• Attachment 4:
  Teaching Statement (maximum 2 pages): A statement of your approaches, experience, and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to provide three letters of reference.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.