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 the area of theoretical physical chemistry. The new faculty member will join an interdisciplinary community on the main campus in Columbus, Ohio, and have access to outstanding facilities including the Ohio Supercomputer Center. Two NSF midscale instrumentation centers (the National Extreme Ultrafast Science Facility and the National Gateway Ultrahigh Field NMR Center) offer numerous opportunities for collaboration and advancement of research programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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 theoretical chemistry will be considered. Teaching obligations will be centered around physical chemistry courses. Appointment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Desired qualifications: Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary 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, funding, and publications.
• Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member. The proposal should contain sufficient motivation and research detail to demonstrate the importance of proposed work and its potential to secure funding.
• Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring