BCAS - Endowed Chair & Professor in Chemistry & Biochemistry - 530447

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Alabama (UA) seeks an outstanding individual with expertise in chemistry or biochemistry to fill a prestigious Endowed Chair position. Preferred candidates will be national or international leaders in their fields, with substantial and sustained external funding. Successful candidates will be expected to provide leadership within the department and contribute to UA’s broader mission. A PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or an aligned discipline and the ability to teach chemistry or biochemistry courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are required. The specific research area is open, provided it strongly aligns with national critical and emerging technology priorities. Areas of research complementary to existing research efforts at UA are of particular interest. Detailed information about the Department and its facilities can be found at https://chemistry.ua.edu/. UA’s signature research centers and institutes and new research initiatives can be found at https://research.ua.edu/about/institutes-and-centers/. The position will be filled at the full professor level with a start date of August 15, 2027.

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or an aligned discipline.
• Ability to teach chemistry or biochemistry courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Research area must strongly align with national critical and emerging technology priorities.

Nice To Haves

• National or international leader in their field.
• Substantial and sustained external funding.
• Research areas complementary to existing research efforts at UA.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the department.
• Contribute to UA’s broader mission.
• Teach chemistry or biochemistry courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree