The Department of Chemistry at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for a tenure-track position in inorganic chemistry at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. We seek a candidate whose research and teaching interests focus on the design and synthesis of materials that exhibit novel electronic and magnetic properties with potential applications in quantum technologies, spintronics, and nanoelectronics. Examples of relevant materials include but are not limited to semiconductor nanostructures for single-photon emission, van der Waals heterostructures, topological materials, molecular spin chains, and chemically tailored qubits. It is anticipated that the successful candidate’s research will create opportunities for collaboration with researchers in physics as well as materials science and engineering. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses.
UNL is a land grant institution with a strong commitment to research, teaching, outreach, and service. UNL is a Carnegie Foundation “Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity” university and is committed to further strengthening its research standing.
A Ph.D. in chemistry or an allied discipline is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of scholarly activity as evidenced by a significant publication record, the potential for developing an externally funded research program in inorganic chemistry, and expertise in the teaching of chemistry content or pedagogy to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Review of applications will begin December 8, 2026, and continue until the position has been filled. To be considered, visit https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_260096. Applicants are required to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests (up to six pages), and a statement of teaching interests (up to one full page). Please combine the statements into a single document for upload.
Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent by the review date via email to chemsearch@unl.edu or to Search Committee, Attn: Arianna Alonso, Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0304. Inquiries regarding the position or the application process should be directed to chemsearch@unl.edu, or Search Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 545 Hamilton Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0304 (Fax: 402-472-9402). For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Brooke Crawley at badam2@unl.edu.
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