NTT Research Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Scholar Chemistry

Temple University

Chemistry Department
Position Title: Non-tenure Track Research Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Scholar
Location: Philadelphia PA
Application Deadline: April 15 2026
Anticipated Start Date: June 1 2026

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry at Temple University is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant Professor position or a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to work in the laboratory of Professor Rongsheng (Ross) Wang. Daily operations include research and educating graduate students in the laboratory to experimentally pursue chemical synthesis or chemical biology biochemistry and cell biology experiments. For the detailed information about the Wang lab please refer to the lab website ().

Qualifications:

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry/Chemical Biology with demonstrated experience in chemical synthesis or chemical biology protein engineering enzymology in vitro biochemistry/molecular biology and cell assays. Experience in chemical proteomics transcriptomics protein pull-down & knock-in/knock-down assays or hard-core organic synthesis is preferred.

About the Department

Temple Universitys Department of Chemistry is a high-activity (R1) research department located in Philadelphia offeringstrong specialized programs in biological organic material physical and computational is known for extensive hands-on research opportunities between chemistry and biology as well as bioengineering and biomedical research departments with close ties to the regional pharmaceutical biotechnological and chemical industries.

About Temple University

Temple University founded in 1884 is a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution and one of the nations largest urban public research universities. Located in North Philadelphia just 1.5 miles from Center City Temple enrolls more than 30000 students across undergraduate graduate and professional programs.

As an anchor institution in North Philadelphia Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships workforce development and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the universitys dynamic urban setting vibrant campus life and opportunities to contribute to research teaching and service that make a meaningful impact locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students faculty and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences thought etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a CV a research summary and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to

Apply via email by April 15 2026. For questions contact Rongsheng (Ross) Wang at

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age color disability ethnicity marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status protected by law.