Research Faculty in Materials Chemistry/Renewab...

Research Faculty in

Materials Chemistry/Renewable Energy Category:

Science

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Department:

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Locations:

El Paso, TX

Posted:

Jan 13, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Ref. No.: 26-COS-17 Position 

ID:

196372 Share About The University of Texas at

El Paso:

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students - 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. The city's location on the Rio Grande in the Southwest where two countries and three states meet makes it an ideal venue for academic programs and research studies on topics of national interest, including bilingual education/language acquisition, health and health disparities, international relations, international trade, migration, and environmental sustainability and infrastructure. The University enjoys strategic partnerships with two DOE national laboratories in the region and sits on the edge of White Sands Missile Range, making engineering and scientific research both a priority and an opportunity. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. The city's active arts and culture community features the state's longest-running symphony orchestra, a nationally recognized chamber music festival, a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, museums, and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. In 2024, El Paso opened La Nube, a unique hybrid institution that merges the educational aspects of a science center and children's museum experiences. UTEP adds to the arts and entertainment scene with concerts and live events at the city's largest indoor and outdoor venues; theater, music and dance productions; contemporary and student art galleries; and a natural history museum and desert gardens. El Paso residents can also easily travel to the sister city of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to enjoy great food, markets and cultural events. El Paso/Juárez is the fifth largest manufacturing region in North America and the center of commerce, education and health services for the region. A family-oriented community, the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable for a large metropolitan area with the average home value of $224,000 in 2025. Texas has no income tax and, when it comes to public safety, El Paso is the fifth safest large city in the United States. In 2025, U.S. News and World Report named El Paso as the second best big city in the United States in which to live. El Paso is also an ideal location for people who love the outdoors. It is home to one of the nation's largest urban parks - Franklin Mountains State Park - and many options for year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing at Hueco Tanks State Park and nearby White Sands, Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns national parks. For sports fans, the UTEP Miners offer exciting Division I college athletics at several campus venues including Sun Bowl Stadium - where one of the oldest football bowl games takes place annually - and the Don Haskins Center arena. Southwest University Park, located a mile away in lively downtown El Paso, is home to the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Triple-A baseball affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and the El Paso Locomotive FC, a professional soccer team founded in 2019.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UTEP is a dynamic and research-active department housed in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with major instrumentation including NMR, X-ray diffraction (single crystal and powder), EPR, SQUID magnetometry, and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). The department offers ACS-certified B.S. degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The Ph.D. program emphasizes high-impact research and strong mentorship, with a commitment to student success in STEM.

Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry at UTEP invites nominations and applications for a non-tenure Research Professor position in Materials/Energy Chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a nationally visible research program and pursue external funding. We seek a candidate whose expertise complements and enhance current departmental strengths, particularly in materials, energy, and catalysis. Candidates who can foster collaborative research within and beyond the department are highly encouraged to apply, as current funding trends favor interdisciplinary projects. The new research faculty member will actively contribute to our PhD program in Chemistry, which has been established for over a decade. The new faculty will also support related doctoral programs in Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) and Materials Science & Engineering (MaSE). Cross-program collaboration is common, with students working together in shared research groups that promote interdisciplinary learning.

Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field A record of recognized research excellence Postdoctoral experience A commitment to mentoring students and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching. Qualifications commensurate with appointment at the rank of Research Professor.

Additional Information:

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu. To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must submit the following:

Cover letter Curriculum vitae Contact information for at least three professional references For inquiries about the position, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Carlos R Cabrera, at crcabrerama@utep.edu.