Tenure-track positions in Chemistry

Description

The Department of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions, with an expected start date of Fall 2027. We anticipate making appointments at the Assistant Professor rank, though highly qualified candidates at more senior ranks will also be considered. We welcome applicants working in any area of chemistry, including but not limited to analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical, and theoretical/computational chemistry. Areas that intersect with materials, energy, sustainability, catalysis, chemical biology, automation, or data-driven and computational approaches to chemical science are of particular interest because they align with the institution's and the department's core strengths.

The Department of Chemistry tackles global challenges in sustainability, health, and quality of life. We foster a highly collaborative culture that encourages interdisciplinary, cross-cutting science, with chemistry as the central pillar. The Department of Chemistry, part of the Mellon College of Science, maintains strong ties to Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, and Materials Science and Engineering. Faculty have access to shared instrumentation and core facilities, as well as connections to Carnegie Mellon’s broader strengths in computation, robotics, and data science. Faculty can also engage with the CMU AI Science Foundry (https://ai-science-foundry.cmu.edu/) , which pairs AI-guided autonomous experimentation with programmable cloud lab facilities in chemistry, biology, and hard materials to shorten the timeline from idea to result. The department provides competitive start-up packages, dedicated laboratory space, and access to shared computational and instrumentation facilities. The department is also expanding its research and facilities footprint, with the new Richard King Mellon Hall of Sciences opening in late 2027. Pittsburgh is a research-dense region, home to the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, and offers a high quality of life and affordable cost of living relative to other major research hubs.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program and to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. We seek colleagues who will strengthen the department’s culture of collaboration and its commitment to excellence in research and education.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline is required. This position is intended at the rank of assistant professor; but exceptional candidates of any rank may be considered.

Application Instructions

Complete applications should include:

• Cover letter describing background and motivation for applying for the position

• Curriculum vitae , including publication list

• Research plan (up to 6 pages) along with an executive summary page

• Teaching statement (teaching experience, interests, and philosophy) (up to 2 pages)

• Three letters of recommendation , submitted separately by the recommenders

Applications should be submitted online through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin September 30, 2026; applications received by that date will be given priority consideration, and the search will remain open until the positions are filled. Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any additional questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.