Tenured​/Tenure-Track Faculty Position

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Tenured/Tenure‑Track Faculty Position

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (CBE) at Rutgers University‑New Brunswick invites applications for open‑rank tenured or tenure‑track faculty positions in the areas of biomanufacturing, pharmaceutical engineering, and clean energy and sustainability. These positions align with the School of Engineering’s strategic priority areas in Healthcare Technology and Innovations in Energy. Candidates with demonstrated experience or a strong interest in industry collaboration are especially encouraged to apply.

• Biomanufacturing of bioproducts, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and/or vaccines
• Chemical synthesis and manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs and products
• AI/ML and data science applications for bio/pharmaceuticals design, discovery, process development, scale‑up, and manufacturing
• Self‑driving labs and automation for advanced manufacturing of bio/pharmaceuticals

• Carbon circularity and industrial decarbonization
• Waste upcycling and sustainable materials synthesis
• Critical minerals and materials recovery using biological and non‑biological approaches
• Electrified processes for sustainable and energy‑efficient manufacturing
• Bio/polymeric materials synthesis, modeling, and characterization
• Computational modeling, AI/ML & data sciences for advanced materials discovery and process development

Applicants should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline and demonstrate excellence in research, potential for or a record of external funding, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for at least three references.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption may result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.