"Assistant Professor – Computational Soft Materials Engineering"

The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago invites applications for an assistant professor-level, tenure-track, faculty position in computational soft materials engineering. We seek applicants pursuing research in the area of polymeric and soft matter. We especially welcome applicants with a focus on computational and machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to understand and engineer molecular and materials systems. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, coarse-grained molecular modeling of polymeric systems, mesoscale and multi-scale modeling, data-driven and AI-enabled materials screening and engineering, and in areas with strong potential for collaborations with existing experimental and computational research groups. Candidates will complement and bolster existing strengths in the area of soft materials engineering within PME, and, more broadly, at University of Chicago.

We seek individuals who will lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to their field and teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

This position is benefits eligible - for information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

About the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) is a unique interdisciplinary school launched by the University of Chicago in 2011 with the aim of translating molecular and quantum science into technological solutions with potential societal impact in health and immunology, energy/water/materials, and environmental sustainability, and quantum information technology. The PME is engaged in groundbreaking research that spans polymeric materials, new water purification methods, battery materials, sensing applications, self-assembly of materials to prevent and treat disease, and more. PME is also affiliated with Argonne National Laboratory and the Center for Molecular Engineering at Argonne, and joint appointment is encouraged when appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Qualifications

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or relevant field of study. We especially welcome applicants with relevant postdoctoral experience.

Application Instructions

The following materials must be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/174474:

• cover letter;
• curriculum vitae;
• research statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;
• teaching statement describing teaching philosophy and experience;
• up to three published or unpublished research papers; and
• applicants are required to request at least three confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio.

Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Please contact Daphne Gavins at ddgavins@uchicago.edu with any questions.