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Assistant Professor of Chemistry

University of Washington · Seattle, WAtodayverified 5 h ago
$108k – $126k

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $100k (225 that show pay).

Lead an independent research program and teach chemistry as a tenure-track Assistant Professor at UW.

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Why it is interesting. New state-of-the-art chemistry building under construction with strong interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities

Deep specialist PhD-friendlyPostdoc bridge Room for your own research

Adjacent materials roleAssistant Professor search in the Department of Chemistry at University of Washington; faculty research and teaching in chemistry (no subfield named)

H-1B filings

University of Washington filed 21 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Assistant Professor, Postdoctoral Scholar, Research Scientist/Engineer 3. Median filed pay: $84K a year.

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

Role details

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment for a 3-year renewable term beginning September 2027. The base salary range for this position will be $12,000 - $14,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a world-class research program, teach chemistry programs that are innovative and inclusive, and engage in service that benefits the University and community. The successful candidate will join the Department at an exciting time, with a new state-of-the-art chemistry building under construction that will provide modern research and teaching facilities and further strengthen opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in chemistry or a related field by the date of appointment.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Assistant Professor of Chemistry role at University of Washington?

The listed annual base salary range is $108K–$126K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does University of Washington sponsor H-1B visas?

University of Washington 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 Professor of Chemistry role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Assistant Professor of Chemistry role at University of Washington based?

This role is based in Seattle, WA.

What degree is required for the Assistant Professor of Chemistry role at University of Washington?

This role requires a PhD.