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Faculty Position (Tenured), Department of Chemistry

University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TXtodayverified 5 h ago

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Lead an experimental research program and teach as a tenured full professor of chemistry at UT Austin.

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Why it is interesting. Tenured full professor appointment with a personal chair and access to core facilities (MS, NMR, X-ray) at a top-16 program

Might not be for you. Senior-only search requiring an exceptional, internationally recognized research record, not suited to early-career applicants

Manages people Senior hires only Room for your own research

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Adjacent materials roleTenured full-professor faculty search in the Department of Chemistry, all areas of chemistry, experimental research programs

H-1B filings

University of Texas at Austin filed 45 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, Research Fellow. Median filed pay: $74K a year.

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Seniority
Staff/Principal
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Role
Academic / Postdoc
Benefits
personal chair to support research program

Role details

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of full professor in all areas of chemistry, subject to available funding. We are particularly interested in candidates with exceptional and internationally recognized experimental research programs, who will help to further elevate our research and higher educational profile through their leadership, mentorship, teaching and service. It is anticipated that a successful candidate for this position will be awarded a personal chair to support their future research program at UT Austin.

The Department of Chemistry's mission is to provide all our students with an innovative and forward-looking scientific education grounded in the fundamentals of chemistry. The department and University have state-of-the-art core facilities and we are ranked 16th best graduate program in the United States by US News and World Report (2023 ed.). We have a strong commitment to building and maintaining a supportive environment where all people can thrive. Learn more about the Department of Chemistry and key core facilities, including Mass Spectrometry , Nuclear Magnetic Resonance , and the X-Ray Facility . PhD in chemistry or closely related field.

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

University of Texas at Austin 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 Faculty Position (Tenured), Department of Chemistry role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Faculty Position (Tenured), Department of Chemistry role at University of Texas at Austin based?

This role is based in Austin, TX.

What degree is required for the Faculty Position (Tenured), Department of Chemistry role at University of Texas at Austin?

This role requires a PhD.