Assistant Professor | Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Job Summary

Job Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in synthetic chemistry. The role involves transforming bold ideas into breakthroughs in areas like human health, sustainable technologies, and biochemical innovation. Possible directions include designing molecular probes, creating next-generation therapeutics, chemical reprogramming of biomolecules, engineering plant/fungi pathways, and developing bio-inspired materials. The successful candidate will establish an ambitious, externally funded research program, provide inspiring teaching, and contribute to WPI’s project-based curriculum and collaborative research environment.
Must have:
  • Establish an ambitious, externally funded research program.
  • Provide inspiring teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Contribute to WPI’s signature project-based curriculum.
  • Participate in the collaborative environment that defines research at WPI.
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and benefits packages.
  • Health insurance.
  • Retirement.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Work-life balance.

Job Details

A private R1 Research University in Central Massachusetts known for its inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching and multidisciplinary research. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in synthetic chemistry with the vision and creativity to transform bold ideas into breakthroughs that tackle some of the world’s most urgent scientific challenges—advancing human health, driving sustainable technologies, and uncovering new frontiers in biochemical innovation. Possible directions include but are not limited to the design of precision molecular probes to illuminate biological systems in unprecedented detail, creation of next-generation therapeutics to combat disease, chemical reprogramming of biomolecules, engineering of plant- or fungi-derived pathways to access novel molecular scaffolds, and development of bio-inspired materials. If you can imagine it—and build it at the molecular level—you’ll find the resources, collaborators, and freedom to bring it to life.

The successful candidate will establish an ambitious, externally funded research program, provide inspiring teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to the signature project-based curriculum, and participate in the collaborative environment that defines research.

The institution has received numerous awards for research and teaching and is consistently ranked among the top 70 research institutions by U.S. News & World Report. Located one hour west of Boston in Massachusetts—a growing hub for biotechnology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing—it offers competitive salary and benefits packages.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review of applications begins immediately; preference will be given to those received by October 15, 2025.

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About The Company

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinarystudents, talentedand dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environmentthat prioritizes mental health and well-being.It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.

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