"Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry"

About the Position

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants are expected to establish a vigorous and externally funded research program in the broadly defined areas of Physical Chemistry and optical spectroscopy with particular interests in ultrafast spectroscopy, photochemistry and/or quantum optics. Candidates should have an outstanding record of scientific achievement, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals. The successful applicant should have a PhD and postdoctoral research experience and will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate (PhD and MS) levels with particular interests in physical chemistry.

The Department (www.umbc.edu/chem) is a highly cross-disciplinary and interactive group of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students engaged in cutting edge research, working in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in a recently renovated building. The faculty has strong collaborations across all the departments on campus, as well as with other nearby University of Maryland Schools and local federal agencies (NIH, NIST, FDA, DoD labs, etc.).

The university is strategically situated on a suburban campus in the intellectually and culturally vibrant Baltimore-Washington corridor, providing unique opportunities afforded by its diversity, intermediate size and world-class infrastructure. UMBC is known for its commitment to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit their applications electronically to apply.interfolio.com/180223, and include curriculum vitae, description of research plans, and statement of teaching philosophy. The candidates also need to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to apply.interfolio.com/180223. For inquiries, please email chemsearch@umbc.edu.

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry. For more information visit: chemistry.umbc.edu

Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience

Screening of Applications Begins: Review of application materials will begin in early March 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package. 9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary