Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Rutgers The State University)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan covering 3 distinct projects (maximum 10 pages total), a one-page statement of teaching experience and interests, and the names and contact information of at least three scientists familiar with your research achievements and teaching potential who will provide confidential letters of recommendation.

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Professor
Department	SASN - Chemistry
Salary	Open
Posting Summary	The Department of Chemistry at Rutgers University-Newark invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of organic chemistry, broadly defined, to start September 2024. Applicants with research interests that complement existing departmental strengths are encouraged. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, to teach undergraduate organic chemistry, and to expand the diversity of our graduate (Ph.D. and M.S.) course offerings. Competitive start-up funds commensurate with the needs of the specific area will be provided.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA0789
Posting Open Date	08/15/2023
Posting Close Date	12/30/2023

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A Ph.D. in chemistry, at least two years of postdoctoral experience and an outstanding record of research accomplishments are required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview	Placing a strong emphasis on excellence in research, the Rutgers University-Newark Department of Chemistry (http://chemistry.rutgers.edu) is enjoying a period of dynamic growth with new faculty hires and the addition of research space and state-of-the art facilities. The collegial atmosphere of the Department promotes collaborations and joint projects. The Department maintains a vibrant, highly interdisciplinary graduate program and is exceptionally well equipped for its size. Among others, it houses three multinuclear NMR spectrometers (500 MHz and 600 MHz; including solid state capability); brand-new Rigaku single crystal and powder X-ray diffractometers; three mass spectrometers (including a brand-new Orbitrap HRMS with ESI, APCI, and DART capabilities); optical spectroscopy equipment (including ultrafast transient absorption, circular dichroism, and time-resolved fluorescence systems); scanning-electron, Raman, infrared, and multi-mode scanning probe microscopes; and a large array of polymer and nanomaterials characterization tools (GPC, light scattering, DSC, TGA, rheometer, DMA). Extensive additional shared experimental and high-performance computing resources are available within the Rutgers University system.
Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan covering 3 distinct projects (maximum 10 pages total), a one-page statement of teaching experience and interests, and the names and contact information of at least three scientists familiar with your research achievements and teaching potential who will provide confidential letters of recommendation.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/207607
Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement