The University of Florida, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of polymer chemistry. Exceptional candidates who already hold an assistant or associate professorship will also be considered. The appointment will commence on August 16, 2026.
The successful candidates will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest level and to establish an outstanding, independent, externally funded research program. We seek candidates with a record of excellence in research and scholarship and an ability to excel in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of the Butler Polymer Research Laboratory and the Center for Macromolecular Science and Engineering. For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please visit our website, www.chem.ufl.edu.
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