Description

The Energy Sciences Institute (ESI), in partnership with the Department of Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to commence as early as July 1, 2026. The ESI focuses on performing fundamental research that is connected to solving problems connected to the energy sector and is one of seven multidisciplinary research institutes at Yale University’s West Campus. Institute faculty hold a primary appointment in a physical science 
or engineering department.

Currently, we seek to identify candidates whose research interests and accomplishments align with the Institute and the Chemistry Department. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, and an outstanding record of research that demonstrates originality in addressing significant questions in the study of energy broadly defined. The Search Committee is particularly interested in individuals with expertise and research interests in the conversion of solar energy into storable chemical energy as well as those with interest in the development of “transitional technologies,” such as clean fuels and carbon capture and sequestration. Candidates will need to demonstrate that they can teach undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should send a cover letter, their curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans (up to three proposals), and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation. Please submit all materials through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/174504. The review of applications will begin on November 5, 2025, and proceed until the position is filled. For further information, contact the Director of the ESI through Sherry Gray at sherry.gray@yale.edu or the Chair of the Chemistry Department at chemistry.chair@yale.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.