Assistant Professor | Chemistry and Biochemistry
About The Position
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. WPI’s 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 world’s most urgent scientific challenges—advancing 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 it—and build it at the molecular level—you’ll find the resources, collaborators, and freedom at WPI to bring it to life. The successful candidate will establish an ambitious, externally funded research program, provide inspiring teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to WPI’s 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, Massachusetts—a growing hub for biotechnology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing—WPI offers competitive salary and benefits packages.
Responsibilities
- Establish an ambitious, externally funded research program
- Provide inspiring teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Contribute to WPI’s signature project-based curriculum
- Participate in the collaborative environment that defines research at WPI
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
