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Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry

Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry

The University of Texas at El Paso
locationEl Paso, TX, USA
PublishedPublished: 10/6/2025
Full Time
Assistant Professor in Analytical ChemistryThe Department of Chemistry at UTEP invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Analytical Chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a nationally visible research program, pursue external funding, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in analytical chemistry. Teaching responsibilities include analytical and instrumental analytical chemistry and their associated labs at the undergraduate level, along with two graduate-level courses.We seek a candidate whose expertise complements and enhances current departmental strengths, particularly in environmental analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, separations, nanotechnology (including water treatment and agriculture), materials, energy, and catalysis. Candidates who can foster collaborative research within and beyond the department are highly encouraged to apply, as current funding opportunity trends favor interdisciplinary projects.PRIORITY FOCUS AREASWe seek candidates advancing measurement science in the areas of separations and mass spectrometry, electroanalytical chemistry, or spectroscopic imaging. While application areas are broadly defined, primary consideration will be given to work related to water and air quality, border-health analytics, and energy/materials characterization. We also welcome candidates with expertise in chemometrics and data-centric analytics, micro-/nanofabricated sensing platforms, catalysis-focused measurement science (e.g., in situ or operando reaction analytics), and synchrotron-based analytical techniques.The successful candidate will actively contribute to our PhD program in Chemistry, which has been well-established for over a decade. The new faculty will also support affiliated doctoral programs in Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) and Materials Science & Engineering (MaSE). Our analytical chemistry faculty have a strong track record of mentoring PhD students across these interdisciplinary programs, where cross-program collaboration is common and students benefit from shared research environments that foster interdisciplinary learning.Job Requirements:Required:• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related field• Postdoctoral research experience• Demonstrated record of research excellence and recognition in the field• Ability to teach analytical and instrumental chemistry at the graduate and undergraduate levels• Strong commitment to mentoring graduate and undergraduate studentsPreferred:• Demonstrated expertise in method development in new separations techniques, quantitative mass spectrometry workflows, and/or electroanalytical platforms• Evidence of external funding (e.g., fellowships, co-PI roles)• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration across college or departmental boundariesAdditional Information:In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at mailto:titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6622744jeid-14067804ddc0554ab387075a867444c2