Assistant Professor in Theoretical Physical Chemistry - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Job Title:

Assistant Professor in Theoretical Physical Chemistry - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Chemistry and Biochemistry Administration

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.

Performance Objectives

• Commit to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education. 
• Develop impactful, productive, and novel research programs including extramural funding.
• Contribute to service within the department and the university. 

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.

Additional Information:

How to Apply

Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at [Workday Link]. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements. Three letters of reference may be requested at a later time. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025 and will close on October 21, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to (Stephanie Schumaker) at schumaker.22@osu.edu

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