University Assistant Professor in Physical Chemistry

Applications are invited for a University Assistant Professor to work in the area of physical chemistry, broadly defined, to be taken up in October 2025 (or earlier, by agreement).  The successful applicant will have an excellent record of research in physical chemistry, and will be expected to develop a dynamic, high quality and externally-funded research programme at an international level.  Interdisciplinary and collaborative research is strongly encouraged across the university and its associated institutes.  Candidates who have interests in relevant theoretical or computational work may apply, but the expectation is that the primary focus of the role will be experimental or observational.

This post, subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period (up to 5 years), leads to a tenured position as University Associate Professor.  The University has a merit-based promotions procedure leading to Professor Grade 11 (equivalent to Reader) and then to Professor Grade 12 (Full Professor) via the University's Academic Career Pathway scheme.

The Department has significant strengths in several areas of physical chemistry, including biophysics, surfaces, materials, and atmospheric and environmental chemistry.  We are seeking to make an appointment which will either introduce new areas of physical chemistry or have significant synergies with existing expertise.

Applicants must have a PhD degree in a relevant subject, significant post-doctoral experience, and strong evidence of research excellence.  University Assistant Professors are expected to develop and lead their own research programmes, so must be able to demonstrate a significant degree of independence.

Candidates must demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the Department, and will be expected to contribute to and develop courses within the general area of physical chemistry, covering both specialised and core material. 

Information about the Department's research and teaching activities is available on the Department's website (http://www.ch.cam.ac.uk).  Informal enquiries about the positions can be made to Professor James Keeler, Head of Department (email: hod@ch.cam.ac.uk).

Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, publications list, contact details for three professional referees, and a statement (up to eight pages) covering research experience to date and research plans for the future, including how this research might be funded.  If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not consider these as part of your application.

We anticipate holding interviews in January 2025.

Please quote reference MA43340 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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