Position overview Salary range: “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $119,600 to $144,200, inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components.
Application Window Open date: September 3, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position
description Assistant Professor in Chemistry, University of California, Davis. The Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis, invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position whose research bridges artificial intelligence (AI) and chemistry. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a related field by Fall 2026. Successful candidates are expected to establish a
nationally recognized well-funded research program and must demonstrate the potential to achieve exceptional scientific excellence. The candidate is expected to be firmly committed to excellence in teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels in chemistry. Candidates from all subfields of chemistry are welcome to apply. Proposals involving development of AI methods to design new catalysts or reaction conditions,
polymers, biosynthetic pathways, or semiconductor-relevant chemistries; optimize chemical processes (e.g., plastics, photoresist, or etch chemistries); create AI-guided sensors, diagnostics, and instrumentation; or create predictive models for spectroscopy/spectrometry are especially encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, one page teaching
statement, concise five page or less research statement, at least, three letters of recommendation. This position will remain open until filled, but applications should be submitted for full consideration by Friday, October 30, 2026. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) • Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field. • Strong recommendations. • Demonstrated potential to achieve a strong record
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