Assistant Professor of Quantum Materials Chemistry
Boston University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in quantum materials chemistry.
Best for:Best for researchers with a background in quantum materials synthesis or characterization and postdoctoral experience.
Overview
The Department of Chemistry at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Quantum Materials Chemistry, effective July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join a growing cross-college, multidisciplinary quantum science and engineering consortium focused on the synthesis, preparation, and characterization of solid-state or molecular materials for quantum information and sensing technologies. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in physical and materials chemistry, developing graduate courses, and maintaining an active, externally funded research program. Applicants benefit from a collaborative academic environment with affiliations across multiple university centers and divisions.
What you'll do
- Conduct innovative, independent research in quantum materials chemistry, focusing on synthesis and characterization of solid-state or molecular materials.
- Teach undergraduate courses in physical and materials chemistry.
- Develop and teach graduate-level courses within the candidate's area of expertise.
- Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students in research and academic progress.
- Participate in the intellectual life and governance of the Department of Chemistry and the broader university community.
- Secure external research funding to support an active scholarly program.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Expertise in research areas related to quantum materials, broadly defined
- Demonstrated track record of scholarly research and publication
- At least one year of postdoctoral research experience
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Candidates must submit all application materials through the AcademicJobsOnline portal. Required documents include a letter of interest, teaching objectives, research objectives, a mentoring and community statement, and a current curriculum vitae. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted directly through the platform.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Statement of mentoring and community
- 3 reference letters
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