Chemistry jobs

Investigate plasmon-assisted catalysis in the PACTE project at the Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du Mans. Develop time-resolved Raman measurements in solution and microfluidic cells to track reactants and products, then determine how experimental conditions and plasmonic parameters affect catalysis on anisotropic nanostructures. The full-time contract…

Doctoral research on ionic-liquid electrolytes inside nanoporous carbon electrodes. Use NMR and computational modelling to study ion confinement, transport and charge storage in batteries and supercapacitors. Employment covers up to four years of full-time doctoral study, with renewable contracts and departmental duties limited to 20%. Applications close at…

OIST seeks outstanding scientists for tenure-track faculty positions in two areas — Chemistry & Materials Science and Life Sciences & Neuroscience — with plans to appoint two assistant professors in each field.

An 18-month appointment in the CONTROL-MITO project at the Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation. Design, synthesize and characterize chemical probes that induce protein proximity inside the mitochondrial matrix. Integrate structural and biophysical results into iterative molecular design, linker chemistry and conjugation, collaborating with researchers…

An 18-month appointment at Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier within the RADICAL project of the French PEPR Batteries programme. Develop aqueous redox-flow batteries using inexpensive organic active molecules near neutral pH. Evaluate electrolytes and battery performance, investigate degradation, and monitor composition, pH and dissolved oxygen to relate…

CSIRO’s Environment and Sustainability Research Team seeks a chemical engineer in Pullenvale, Brisbane, to develop catalysts for methane-emissions abatement and conduct laboratory and field research on mine dust. The role includes materials preparation and characterization, project leadership, staff supervision and communicating research findings. This is…

A 12-month appointment in the Département de Chimie Moléculaire, a joint CNRS–Université Grenoble Alpes laboratory, funded by ANR’s SANTAC project. Create sequence-controlled DNA amphiphiles using solid-phase synthesis and non-natural building blocks, then investigate their self-assembly and delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids in cell models. Work…

Develop bio-based organic solvents from renewable carbon for lithium- and sodium-ion battery electrolytes. Combine organic synthesis with NMR, FTIR, UV-visible spectroscopy, GC-MS and physical-property measurements, working with battery-performance researchers and industrial collaborators. The full-time appointment lasts two years with a possible one-year…

Mid-career staff recruitment in nuclear chemistry. Develop nanofunctional materials for radionuclide separation and analysis, investigate degradation under irradiation, and study material-surface responses involved in selective recognition. The work supports integrated analytical platforms and compact devices. The tentative assignment is at the Nuclear…

Three-year doctoral employment investigating microbial secondary metabolites as biofungicides. Combine chromatography, LC-MS, MALDI imaging and NMR with genome mining, microbial engineering and biosynthesis. The Sino-Danish Centre-supported project includes a required research stay at the Beijing Institute of Genomics and awards a double degree from DTU and…

The University of São Paulo's Institute of Chemistry seeks a postdoctoral fellow to investigate how chemistry mediates interactions between plants and herbivores, with particular emphasis on biotransformations in lepidopteran digestive systems. The position is part of a FAPESP Thematic Project on molecular diversity and the specificity of plant-herbivore…

The Chemistry Department seeks a tenure-track faculty member whose research connects artificial intelligence and chemistry. Suggested directions include AI-guided catalysts, reaction conditions, polymers, biosynthetic pathways, semiconductor chemistry, process optimization, sensors and predictive spectroscopy. The appointee will establish an externally…

MIT Chemistry invites tenure-track applications across all areas of chemistry for an appointment beginning on or after 1 July 2027. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and mentorship. Appointment is normally at assistant professor level, although exceptional senior applicants may be considered. The advertised nine-month…

Penn Chemistry seeks a tenure-track researcher in energy conversion, energy utilization, energy-related materials or sustainability, particularly through advanced experimental methods. The appointee will develop an externally funded research programme, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and mentor student researchers. The expected appointment date is…

Join the Chair of Atomic-Scale Simulation to develop and apply electronic-structure methods, including advanced hybrid functionals and many-body perturbation theory. Research themes include nonempirical functionals, defect physics, GW vertex corrections and optical spectra. The position includes teaching duties and access to EPFL computing facilities. Start…

Develop coupled-cluster electronic-structure methods with periodic boundary conditions in Marco Caricato’s group. Apply the methods to electronic and optical properties of polymers, surfaces, films and crystalline materials, analyse results and prepare publications. The hybrid appointment also includes student mentoring and professional development. Initial…

SUNY Empire Innovation Program recruitment for an established researcher in sustainable materials chemistry, with appointment planned for 16 August 2027. Develop an internationally recognized, externally funded programme advancing sustainable technologies, energy conversion/storage or environmental improvement. Experimental synthesis, materials…

Tenure-track recruitment in experimental inorganic, analytical or physical chemistry, beginning 1 July 2027. Areas of interest include solid-state materials, analytical methods, spectroscopy and interfaces; AI and machine-learning expertise is encouraged. Establish a visible, externally funded research programme and teach and mentor undergraduate and…

Full-time faculty recruitment in the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science, with an anticipated August 2027 start. Teach chemistry, develop externally funded research, mentor undergraduates and contribute committee service and community STEM outreach. The department particularly values experimental physical chemistry and integrating online…

Two faculty vacancies advertised together, with tenure-track or tenured appointments expected for the 2027–28 academic year. Develop an independent funded research programme using biochemical, computational and AI approaches to protein, enzyme, metabolic or nucleic-acid engineering. Environmental applications include carbon capture, remediation, biosensors…

Research appointment in the Optical Ceramics Group, investigating ceramic slurry preparation, bulk-material sintering and the relationship between processing conditions and microstructure. The initial contract lasts one year and may be renewed up to a total of five years. The advertised start is 1 October 2026, negotiable with the successful applicant.…

Faculty appointment beginning 1 July 2027. Teach undergraduate organic chemistry lectures and laboratories, establish sustained research involving undergraduates, mentor students and contribute departmental and university service. The position emphasizes integrating research with undergraduate education. Application review begins on 15 November 2026 and…

RIKEN seeks a research scientist in Ryuhei Nakamura’s Biofunctional Catalyst Research Team to advance water-electrolysis systems for green-hydrogen production. Research may focus on non-precious-metal oxygen-evolution catalysts, in-situ spectroscopy of reaction and degradation mechanisms, or computational analysis. The project is scheduled through March…