Assistant Professor - Theoretical/Computational Chemistry

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: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02181. 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@ucr.edu. 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.

Department: http://chem.ucr.edu

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

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.

• 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.

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) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) 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 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

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