UWM is among the nation’s major research universities and is one of two centers of doctoral study in the University of Wisconsin system. UWM is a Carnegie “Research 1” institution located in Wisconsin’s cultural and economic center, in a vibrant urban setting on Milwaukee’s northeast side, close to Lake Michigan. It serves more than 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students with 193 academic programs and about 1,600 faculty and instructional staff and has the most diverse population of any school in the UW System. 
 
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is committed to excellence in scholarly research and teaching. It offers four undergraduate degrees, two M.S. degrees and a Ph.D. degree, and consists of eighteen faculty members, three academic staff, eighteen classified staff, four technicians, five post-doctoral fellows and approximately sixty-six graduate students. The faculty members are recognized experts in their various disciplines and are funded by federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in computational/theoretical Physical Chemistry. The Department seeks an individual with a strong commitment to research and teaching. Preference will be given to applicants with interests in molecular scale theoretical methods, such as first-principles computation, molecular dynamics simulations, or machine learning. 
 
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field, and post-Ph.D. research experience (this could be a traditional post-doctoral or similar position). Position responsibilities will include developing an independent extramurally funded research program, establishing collaborations both within the Department and across campus, and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in all areas of physical chemistry. Review of applications will begin on October 1st, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field by the time of appointment 
 
Previous research done in the area of computational or theoretical Physical Chemistry 
 
Post-Ph.D. training (in traditional post-doctoral fellowship(s) or equivalent)

Strong potential for extramural funding 
 
Demonstrated research productivity 
 
Experience in teaching 
 
Ability to strengthen and/or expand the existing areas of research at UWM

 A complete application will consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, concise statements of research interest and teaching philosophy, (itemized) estimate of startup costs (upload to “Other Document 1”), and three letters of recommendation. All application materials should be submitted electronically via the on-line system but reference letters can be sent by e-mail to Associate Prof. Jorg Woehl, Search Committee Chair at chem-jobs@uwm.edu.

This is a continuous recruitment. Consideration of applications will begin on Friday, October 1st, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after Thursday, September 30th, 2021 may not receive consideration. To apply, please see: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/31259

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

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