Assistant Professor

New York University: NYU - NY: Arts and Science (A&S): Chemistry Department Location New York Open Date Sep 28, 2026 Deadline Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Department of Chemistry at New York University (NYU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Bioorganic Chemistry/Chemical Biology , broadly defined. Particular attention will be given to candidates whose research applies innovative approaches in organic chemistry to address significant questions at the chemistry-biology interface. The successful applicant is anticipated to be appointed at the Assistant Professor level. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or related field and demonstrate the potential to do pioneering research and teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of Chemistry is continuing a significant growth plan, including the recent creation of the Chemical Biology Center, Simons Center for Computational Physical Chemistry, and the addition of numerous senior and junior faculty members. Interested faculty are able to participate in significant interdisciplinary programs within the Washington Square campus, as well as with NYU’s engineering and medical schools, and scholarly activities at its campuses in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: . NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more atnyu.edu/sustainability #J-18808-Ljbffr