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Assistant or Associate Professor

The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TXtoday

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Tenure-track chemistry professor developing neurochemical research and teaching organic/medicinal chemistry.

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Why it is interesting. Access to a 3-Tesla MRI, Pediatric Health & Neurosciences Center, and Bioengineering Program for translational polymer/biomolecule work

Might not be for you. Polymer work is only one accepted angle — the search is centered on synthetic organic, bioorganic, medicinal chemistry and biochemistry

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Adjacent materials roleCandidates with emerging research programs related to developing compounds, polymers, conjugates, or biomolecules... brain-imaging agents, therapeutics, probes, delivery systems

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Role
Academic / Postdoc
Materials
polymers453 rolesbiomoleculesconjugates

Role details

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (

http://www.uta.edu/chemistry

) in the College of Science, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a rank of assistant or associate professor, a tenure-track position beginning Fall 2027 . We are seeking outstanding candidates with expertise in synthetic organic, bioorganic, bioinorganic, medicinal chemistry or biochemistry. Research interests should complement or intersect synthetic chemistry or biochemical expertise with the translational neuroscience expertise and centers that are developing at UTA . These centers include the UTA Clinical Imaging Research Center (3-Tesla MRI ), UTA Pediatric Health and Neurosciences Center, and UTA Bioengineering Program.

We hope to attract candidates that can bridge these fields and help translate the findings from the laboratory to the clinic. Candidates with emerging research programs related to developing compounds, polymers, conjugates, or biomolecules that could be used as brain-imaging agents, therapeutics, probes, delivery systems, or other tools relevant to neuroscience are encouraged to apply. The candidate’s application letter must address their ability to contribute to neurochemical research, broadly defined; whether independently, in collaboration with others, or with established centers at UTA .

Candidates must have a PhD in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related area, and post-doctoral experience. Successful candidates are expected to establish an internationally recognized, independent research group, including supervision and mentoring of graduate students and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and service.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related area. Post-doctoral experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Grant writing experience

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Tenure-track faculty are expected to initiate and maintain a well-funded research program and teach graduate and undergraduate organic, medicinal chemistry or biochemistry.

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Common questions

Does The University of Texas at Arlington sponsor H-1B visas?

The University of Texas at Arlington has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Assistant or Associate Professor role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Assistant or Associate Professor role at The University of Texas at Arlington based?

This role is based in Arlington, TX.

What degree is required for the Assistant or Associate Professor role at The University of Texas at Arlington?

This role requires a PhD.

What polymers or materials does this Assistant or Associate Professor role work with?

polymers, biomolecules, conjugates.