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The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA is seeking an Assistant Research Professor to work with the research ...

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Associate or Full Professor - Computational Materials Science

Associate or Full Professor - Computational Materials Science

The City University of New York

New York, NY • On-site

$122K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

City University of New York rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

263rd of 539 rated colleges and universities

Job description

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The City College of New York is pleased to announce a faculty search as part of the CUNY Martin S. Spergel Initiative supported by the Simons Foundation. The CCNY Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks a mid- to senior-career hire (Associate/Full Professor) in Computational Chemistry/Materials Science, or closely related field. The successful candidate will join the CUNY AI-Biome Initiative, a new multi-campus research effort building on research strengths in bio-inspired materials, sustainable chemistry, nanotechnology and computational chemistry, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence, and autonomous experimentation to accelerate data-driven molecular materials discovery and sustainable manufacturing. The appointee will coordinate computational efforts within the AI-Biome cluster and play a leadership role in shaping this interdisciplinary research community.
Desired areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to:
  • Familiarity with universal descriptors for structure/reactivity of surfaces and interfaces.
  • Development of accurate, efficient, and transferable many-body potentials.
  • AI-accelerated modeling of strongly correlated electronic systems.
  • Predictive modeling for self-organizing and bioinspired materials.
  • Autonomous and AI-guided experimental workflows for materials discovery.

The successful candidate will collaborate with experimental groups across CUNY, including the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) build partnerships and work with external organizations, including Empire AI. In addition to developing an independent research program, the selected faculty member will play a key role in recruiting and mentoring three new Assistant Professors in complementary areas of materials science, AI-driven scientific discovery, and sustainable design, helping to shape the long-term vision of the AI-Biome initiative. The position aligns with CCNY's strengths in sustainable energy materials, catalysis, molecular assemblies, and quantum materials, and leverages CUNY's collaborative network, including CUNY's Advanced Science Research Center, the ASRC CAT program that supports industry partnerships, the newly established Empire AI program, and highly active external funding programs (including PhD training) supported by Federal agencies such NSF, NIH, DoD, and DoE, and major foundations.
Applicants for this position would demonstrate an outstanding record of research accomplishments, strong teaching credentials, and established leadership in their field. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the advancement of the department and the College by sustaining a robust, externally funded research program; engaging actively in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; and fostering multidisciplinary research and educational collaborations across CCNY and the broader CUNY community.
QUALIFICATIONS
For Associate or Full Professor:
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in computational chemistry/materials science, or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong record of research performance in computational materials science.
  • Established leadership in the field, with evidence of interdisciplinary activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to secure external funding and manage a research group.
  • Significant postdoctoral and managerial research experience in the relevant field.
  • Experience mentoring student researchers and university level teaching.
  • Expertise applying AI, machine learning, or quantum methods to materials design.
  • Background in modeling complex molecular systems, self-assembly, or surfaces/interfaces.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States.

COMPENSATION
Associate Professor: $121,194 - $129,041
Full Professor: $122,201 - $155,388
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
  • Go to https://cuny.jobs/
  • Search for Job Opening ID number 31368
  • Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions

Applications must include the following as a single PDF document:
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae including Publication List
  3. Research Statement (maximum 2 pages)
  4. Teaching Statement (maximum 2 pages)
  5. Mentoring Statement (maximum 2 pages)
  6. Names and contact information of three persons who could provide Letters of Reference

CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with the review of applications to begin on January 17, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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