Chemistry – Assistant Professorship, Washington University in St. Louis

Chemistry – Assistant Professorship.  The Department of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis seeks to make a faculty appointment to begin in the fall of 2013 in any area of organic chemistry, including biological and materials chemistry.  The position is available at the assistant-professor level.  The duties of the position include teaching assigned courses, applying successfully for extramural research grants, conducting research, publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals, advising students, performing assigned committee work, and participating in appropriate university service.  The development and maintenance of an outstanding research program and excellence in the teaching of core chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels are required.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae and one or more concise research proposals.  These documents are to be submitted in electronic form as PDF (portable document format) files by clicking APPLY NOW with one or more of the following in the subject line:  “Biological Chemistry Position,” or “Organic Chemistry Position.”  Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to search@wuchem.wustl.edu, with signed originals sent to:

Chemistry Faculty Search Committee
Department of Chemistry, Washington University
One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1134
St. Louis, MO  63130-4899
[FAX no. (314) 935-4481]

Completed applications for the position must be received by 15 October 2012 to ensure inclusion in the initial review.  However, applications received later will also be considered until the searches are concluded.

Washington University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer.  Individuals from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.