Welcome to the UW Department of Chemistry Community Job Board
We post job listings to this page for the convenience of students and alumni. Disclaimer: The Department of Chemistry does not endorse or verify opportunities offered by non-UW entities.
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Academy
- Visiting Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Carleton College: A two-year position beginning in fall 2026 that will primarily teach organic chemistry. Candidates from a variety of backgrounds (organic, inorganic, materials, biochemistry) are encouraged to apply.
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Union College: Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2026. (This job posting was shared by UW alum Prof. Laurie Tyler.)
- Assistant Professor of Chemistry, California State University, San Bernardino. Formal review of applications will begin January 15, 2026.
- Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University, Northridge (CSUN): Screening of applications will begin on November 20, 2025.
- Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry, Toxicology, or related field, Wright State University: First consideration date is November 24, 2025.
- Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or related field, Wright State University: First consideration date was October 31, 2025.
- Assistant/Associate Professor-Chemistry, Tennessee State University: apply by January 11, 2026.
- Temporary Instructor, Seattle Central College: Please submit an application to the Chemistry Part-Time Faculty Pool. Click on the view all open positions link and enter the search term: chemistry.
Lecturer in Chemistry, Stanford University: early application date was December 1.
Assistant Professor in Chemistry (Open Area), Stanford University: Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2025.
Assistant Adjunct Professor, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry: Review begins on December 1. Three positions are open in the Boyer/Cram/Libby Teacher-Scholar program. The Assistant Adjunct Professors are expected to serve for three years, with the initial appointment as Assistant Adjunct Professor being for one year and subject to renewal for the second and third years. Responsibilities include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams and problem sets, supervising teaching assistants, and conducting cutting-edge research with a sponsoring faculty mentor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Qualified candidates should be recent Ph.D. recipients (Ph.D. earned 2023-2026) in chemistry or biochemistry and have demonstrated excellence in their previous research and teaching positions.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Trinity University: Candidates should email a cover letter, CV, and list of references to Prof. Adam Urbach. This position is funded by a grant from the Welch Foundation and can be extended up to May 31, 2028. (Announcement dated 9/26/25. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.)
Teaching and Research Postdoctoral Associate in Chemistry, Elizabethtown College: Start date could be as early as January 5, 2026.
Part-time Lecturer (Temporary) Chemistry, University of Washington Tacoma
The Biological Mechanisms of Healthy Aging T32 training grant at the University of Washington posts opportunities for pre-doc and post-doc positions with various application due dates. See the application process page for more information.
- National Cancer Institute Postdoc Opportunities in Technology Transfer: The mission of the DHHS/NIH/NCI Technology Transfer Center (TTC) is to facilitate partnerships between external organizations and the research laboratories of the NCI and nine other NIH institutes and centers. TTC fellowships provide an opportunity to apply a science, legal, or business background to a career in technology transfer, and/or create a new competency. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and positions are filled as they become available.
- Employment in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington.
- Search jobs at Central Washington University.
- Tacoma Community College Chemistry Part-Time Faculty Pool.
National Labs / Government
Industry / NGO
Postdoctoral Researcher – Membrane Product Development, Membrion
Science Fellow, Arc Institute: To receive full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by January 12, 2026.
Jobs at Banyu Carbon
Agilent Technologies Student Intern Program and Graduate Hire Program
- Careers at Boeing
Sign up for job alerts: at the bottom of the page, click "Sign up for Job Alerts" to "be the first to know when new jobs are posted." - Eli Lilly and Company frequently hires analytical chemists. Positions listed as “Research Scientist” are typically for PhD level candidates (or BS/MS with equivalent work experience), whereas associate, consultant, etc. are usually BS/MS level positions.
Job Resources
- UW Career & Internship Center calendar (featuring workshops hosted by UW staff, campus career fairs and select events hosted by employers)
- Check out Handshake [uw.joinhandshake.com], our national job and internship board, for opportunities.
- Subscribe to Interest Communities on the Career & Internship Center website.
- Need help with your resume or cover letter? Utilize the Career & Internship Center by using DIY Resources, attending workshops, or scheduling an appointment with a Career Coach.
- Job search advice from the UW Graduate School.
- The UW Career Center provides free access to LinkedIn Learning, an on-demand video learning platform.
- ACS Chemistry Career Center: The American Chemical Society is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved career center, ACS Chemistry Careers (formerly C&ENjobs and Get Experience). From internships and REUs, to full-time research and lab positions, we have you covered in all stages of your career. Create an account and start exploring the benefits of our new career center today.
- ACS Career Navigator -- American Chemical Society
- ACS Puget Sound Section Opportunities for Chemistry-Related Employment and Internships
- Chemjobber
- Catalog of Biomedical Research Internships offered nationwide for high school, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and first-year medical students.
- AAAS Science job listings: Science Careers
- Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Career Center
- WHO jobs
- AfterCollege -- AfterCollege's patented job-matching algorithm helps pair new job seekers with opportunities that fits the job seeker's degree, school, and interests. AfterCollege is part of Jobcase.
- Biotech Jobs in Washington -- BioSpace