Assistant Professor | Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 98000 - 105000
Posted on:
24-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB TITLE
Assistant Professor Chemistry and BiochemistryLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Chemistry & Biochemistry DepartmentDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private R1 Research University in Central Massachusetts known for its inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching and multidisciplinary research. WPIs Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in synthetic chemistry with the vision and creativity to transform bold ideas into breakthroughs that tackle some of the worlds most urgent scientific challengesadvancing human health driving sustainable technologies and uncovering new frontiers in biochemical innovation. Possible directions include but are not limited to the design of precision molecular probes to illuminate biological systems in unprecedented detail creation of next-generation therapeutics to combat disease chemical reprogramming of biomolecules engineering of plant- or fungi-derived pathways to access novel molecular scaffolds and development of bio-inspired materials. If you can imagine itand build it at the molecular levelyoull find the resources collaborators and freedom at WPI to bring it to life.JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will establish an ambitious externally funded research program provide inspiring teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels contribute to WPIs signature project-based curriculum and participate in the collaborative environment that defines research at WPI.
WPI has received numerous awards for research and teaching and is consistently ranked among the top 70 research institutions by U.S. News & World Report. Located one hour west of Boston in Worcester Massachusettsa growing hub for biotechnology life sciences and advanced manufacturingWPI offers competitive salary and benefits packages.
Application Process: Submit a cover letter curriculum vitae research statement teaching philosophy and contact information for three references. Review of applications begins immediately; preference will be given to those received by October 15 2025.
Compensation: $98000 $105000 per year. Salary is based on related experience expertise and internal equity
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
A WPI education has never been more relevant than it is today, because the demand for innovative thinkers who can solve problems on a global scale has never been greater.
