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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - The Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We welcome applications from all fields of Chemistry but with preference for inorganic or bioinorganic chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to direct an independent research program that will attract extramural funding, provide research training for graduate and undergraduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. This position is a continuing faculty position with an initial appointment of three years, beginning September 1, 2025. Candidates should hold a PhD degree. Relevant postdoctoral experience is preferred. Please send a CV, publication list, description of future research plans, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to the application link found at https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjE5Mg== by October 15, 2024. To ensure full consideration, completed applications should be received by this date. The description of future research plans should not exceed seven single-spaced pages, in total, including an executive summary and more in-depth descriptions of three specific research directions. Questions regarding the position should be sent to Sophie Tidd at chemsearch@northwestern.edu. Only electronic application materials will be accepted.
Salary
The expected base pay range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000.
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.
Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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