Endowed Dietz Chair - R153061

Columbus Campus,CBEC (0248)

Nov 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Endowed Dietz Chair  in Chemical Engineering

William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

College of Engineering

The William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering( https://cbe.osu.edu/ )at The Ohio State University invites applications for the endowed

Dietz

Chair,atenured

Professor appointment in the area of materials and/or energy, including areas such as catalysis,reaction engineering,batteries,and/or membranes,with an emphasis on experimental research. The research area should complement the current research portfolio of the department ( https://cbe.osu.edu/directory/faculty ). This position will start as early as January 2028.

Immigration/visa sponsorship may be available in limited situations, but all decisions concerning immigration/visa sponsorship will depend on an evaluation of complexity and risk. We will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position for individuals subject to the J-1 two-year home residency requirement or who will require consular processing for a visa to come to the United States to begin work at the university.

Position Overview

This is atenuredendowed chair position at the level of professor.

Performance Objectives

The candidate will be expected to help further our mission of educating undergraduate and graduate students in CBE,encouraging the exchange of ideas, methods, and insights between different fields of study, advancing the state-of-the-art knowledge in CBE and allied fields through novel and sustained research, serving the public, academic, and industrial communities through consultation, collaborative efforts, dissemination of research results, entrepreneurship, or participation in conferences of professional societies, and valuing different perspectives.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

Doctorate (academic) or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or a related field

Demonstrated accomplishments and recognition or reputation in one or more of the areas indicated, including areas such as catalysis,reaction engineering, batteries, membranes, and separations;

Author of publications of substantial interest and value in the field of chemical engineering including presentation of papers to professional societies and contributions tonew designsor techniques of material significance in the solution of important problems;

Experience in writing research proposals;

Success in securing independent external funding;

Demonstrated leadership;

Providing quality mentoring and supervision;

Experience in teaching graduate and/or undergraduate level courses (for current academics);

Demonstrated efforts in research and/or outreach and engagement that reflect Ohio State's Shared Values.

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

Department Information

The William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) is home to 30 faculty working in diverse research areas including bioengineering, reaction engineering and catalysis, separations, systems engineering, particulates and multiphase flows, colloids, molecular simulation, polymers, nanomaterials, and sustainability. We are housed ina state-of-the-art
225,000 ft2building dedicated to Chemical Engineering andthe Chemical Sciences. CBE offers undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) programs, with total enrollment around 900 students. CBE faculty are highly regarded for their teaching, research,and extension and…