Assistant Professor; Tenure Track

Position title: Assistant Professor

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is: $107,100-$133,800.

Effective 10/01/2026 A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is: $111,400-$139,200.

The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step  UC Salary Scales for this position. The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is: $107,100-$133,800.

Effective 10/01/2026 $ 111,400-$139,200.

"Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Additional UCSD salary information can be found on Academic Personnel Services Website Salary Programs and Scales

Open date: September 30, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, May 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Candidates applying by November 30th will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering (CNE) ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)) in the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego invites applications for a tenure- track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

The Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering integrates chemical engineering, nanoengineering, materials science, and emerging technologies to address important challenges in human health, energy, sustainability, and manufacturing. As part of its strategic growth, the Department seeks an outstanding scholar who will establish an innovative and externally funded research program at the intersection of nanosensing, wearable technologies, diagnostics, and healthcare applications.

Research Focus:
The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program. Research may span fundamental science, engineering, device development, and translation toward real-world healthcare applications.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Nanosensors and biosensors for detection and quantitative measurement of biological,chemical, or physiological signals;
• Wearable, flexible, implantable, or minimally invasive sensing technologies for continuous health monitoring;
• Point-of-care and decentralized diagnostic technologies for rapid, accessible, and low- cost detection of disease;
• Micro- and nanoscale devices, microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip systems, and integrated diagnostic platforms;
• Advanced nanomaterials, biomaterials, and functional materials enabling new sensing and diagnostic capabilities;
• Bioelectronic and biochemical interfaces that enable high-quality acquisition of biological and physiological data;
• Multiplexed and multimodal sensing systems that integrate diverse biological, chemical, and physical signals;
• Data-driven and AI-enabled sensing and diagnostics, including technologies that integrate sensing hardware with advanced data analysis, machine learning, and digital health platforms; and
• Emerging technologies that enable scalable, affordable, and longitudinal acquisition of health-related data outside traditional clinical settings.

Candidates whose research creates connections between fundamental chemical/nanoengineering principles and healthcare technologies are particularly encouraged to apply. Outstanding candidates working in related or emerging areas consistent with the broader strategic goals of the Department will also be considered.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Nanoengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellence in scholarship through impactful research, peer-reviewed publications, innovation, and evidence of strong potential for attracting external research support appropriate to career stage.

Collaborative Environment: UC San Diego provides an exceptionally collaborative environment for research at the interface of engineering, nanotechnology, medicine, and data science. Depending on research interests, the…