"Assistant Professor - Physical Chemistry and Ultrafast Spectroscopist"

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION – Chemistry

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 the nearby University of Maryland Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy 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 (http://facultydiversity.umbc.edu/).

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. Importantly, the applicant should demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusive excellence in both teaching and research programs. Applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and other traditionally under-represented groups in the sciences are especially encouraged. As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Information about Title IX and contact information for the Title IX Coordinator is available at: https://oei.umbc.edu/.

Interested candidates should submit their applications electronically to http://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 http://apply.interfolio.com/180223. For inquiries, please email chemsearch@umbc.edu. Review of applications will begin early March, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. This appointment will commence in August, 2026. Expected 9 month salary range: $95,000-$100,000, based on experience.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.