Temple University

Chemistry Department
Position Title: Non-tenure Track Research Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Scholar
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry at Temple University is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant Professor position or a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to work in the laboratory of Professor Rongsheng (Ross) Wang. Daily operations include research and educating graduate students in the laboratory to experimentally pursue chemical synthesis or chemical biology, biochemistry, and cell biology experiments. For the detailed information about the Wang lab, please refer to the lab website (http://rosswang.weebly.com).

Qualifications:

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry/Chemical Biology with demonstrated experience in chemical synthesis or chemical biology, protein engineering, enzymology, in vitro biochemistry/molecular biology, and cell assays. Experience in chemical proteomics, transcriptomics, protein pull-down & knock-in/knock-down assays or hard-core organic synthesis is preferred.

About the Department

Temple University’s Department of Chemistry is a high-activity (R1) research department located in Philadelphia, offering strong, specialized programs in biological, organic, material, physical and computational chemistry. It is known for extensive hands-on research opportunities between chemistry and biology as well as bioengineering and biomedical research departments, with close ties to the regional pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and chemical industries.

About Temple University

Temple University, founded in 1884, is a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution and one of the nation’s largest urban public research universities. Located in North Philadelphia, just 1.5 miles from Center City, Temple enrolls more than 30,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

As an anchor institution in North Philadelphia, Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships, workforce development, and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the university’s dynamic urban setting, vibrant campus life, and opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, and service that make a meaningful impact locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a CV, a research summary, and arrange for two letters of recommendation, to be sent to rosswang@temple.edu

Apply via email by April 15, 2026. For questions, contact Rongsheng (Ross) Wang at rosswang@temple.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.