Assistant Professor in Chemistry (Open Area) at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

Job Description:

Work type: University Tenure Line

Location: Stanford University

Categories: School of Humanities & Sciences

The Department of Chemistry at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area of chemistry. Applicants should exhibit the potential to run a world-leading independent research program and should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field at the time of appointment and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2025.

Candidates should submit:

• a cover letter


• a curriculum vitae (including a publication list)


• a statement of current and future research interests


• a teaching statement


• three reference letters

The Chemistry Department, School of Humanities and Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal/diversity-statement.

The salary range for this position is $128,000-$152,000, for 2024-25.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford's Department of Chemistry may be found at https://chemistry.stanford.edu/. Inquiries may be directed to Brittany Forniotis, fornioti@stanford.edu.

Review of applications will begin on 1st October 2024; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical missions.

Advertised: 01 Aug 2024 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Jan 2025 11:55 PM Pacific Standard Time