Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor AY Salary range: $80,800 - $104,700 Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 Review timeline: Review of applications will start January 1, 2026 until filled Application Window Open date: October 20, 2025 Most recent review date: Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has
not yet been filled. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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 The Department of Chemistry in the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level
with a research focus in Theoretical/Computational Chemistry. The new hire will further strengthen our physical and theoretical chemistry program and have the opportunity to collaborate with a vibrant network of researchers across the chemistry, physics, biology and engineering departments. All candidates must have a doctorate degree and will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized
research program. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty and strengthen UCR’s strategic initiatives. Applicants should be strongly committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching in both classroom and laboratory environments. Applicants are expected to provide individualized mentoring to PhD candidates/postdoctoral scholars and to contribute to
university service. Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research, teaching philosophy, and letters from three references. All application materials must be submitted electronically via the Internet through AP Recruit at: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02181. For additional information, please contact Professor Gregory Beran, Search Committee Chair, Department of
Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, California. 92521. E-mail contact: gregory.beran@ucr.edu. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or thereafter. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The current base pay range for this position is $80,800 - $104,700. Advancement through the Faculty ranks
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