Tenured​/Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position Department Chemical & Biochemical Salary Details Commensurate with experience - Minimum $110,000 Academic Year Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* 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

Posting Summary

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 (SOE) strategic priority areas in Healthcare Technology and Innovations in Energy. CBE seeks outstanding scholars whose research and teaching will strengthen these areas and complement the department's established research thrusts in biotechnology and biomolecular engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, clean energy and sustainability, soft matter and advanced materials, and computing and data science.

Candidates with demonstrated experience or a strong interest in industry collaboration are especially encouraged to apply.

Biomanufacturing and Pharmaceutical Engineering

Areas of particular interest include:

* 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

Clean Energy and Sustainability

Areas of particular interest include:

* 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

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA1164 Posting Open Date 11/18/2025 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

SOE Strategic Hiring Initiative

The School of Engineering (SOE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has launched a strategic faculty hiring initiative to strengthen research, teaching, and innovation across its seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors. This initiative aims to recruit exceptional scholars whose expertise advances one or more of SOE's priority areas:
Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, and Experiential Learning and Professional Education. Appointments may be made within one or more departments based on the candidate's expertise and interests. While most positions are expected to be at the assistant professor level, consideration will also be given to more senior-level appointments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering enrolls more than 210 undergraduate and 110 graduate students and includes 20 tenure-track faculty and one full-time teaching professor. Located in central New Jersey, the department is situated in the heart of one of the nation's most active industrial and pharmaceutical corridors, offering proximity to globally established pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotechnology firms, and advanced manufacturing…