Assistant Professor - Theoretical​/Computational Chemistry

Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor AY

Salary range: $80,800 - $104,700

Anticipated start: July 1, 2026

Review timeline: Review of applications will start January 1, 2026 until filled

Open date: October 20, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Chemistry in the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with a research focus in Theoretical/Computational Chemistry. The new hire will further strengthen our physical and theoretical chemistry program and have the opportunity to collaborate with a vibrant network of researchers across the chemistry, physics, biology and engineering departments.

All candidates must have a doctorate degree and will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty and strengthen UCR's strategic initiatives.

Applicants should be strongly committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching in both classroom and laboratory environments. Applicants are expected to provide individualized mentoring to PhD candidates/postdoctoral scholars and to contribute to university service.

Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research, teaching philosophy, and letters from three references. All application materials must be submitted electronically via the Internet through AP Recruit at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
02181. For additional information, please contact Professor Gregory Beran, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, California. 92521. E-mail contact: gregory.beran. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or thereafter.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The current base pay range for this position is $80,800 - $104,700.

Advancement through the Faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

All candidates must have a doctorate degree in Chemistry or a closely related field and be committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Preferred qualifications

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated exceptional creativity and the proposed future research directions should be equally as distinct and novel. All disciplines of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty and strengthen campus strategic initiatives.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Research

• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references and request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application. Instruct your references to also include your teaching skills.

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The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission () is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 -…