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The Johns Hopkins University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering invites applications for tenured or tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor) in the area of data science and artificial intelligence for materials design and innovation.

We seek candidates whose research focuses on the development of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science methods to synthesize, process, characterize, and design new materials, including biomaterials. Of particular interest are research directions, both foundational and applied, in AI-driven autonomous synthesis, processing, and characterization, leveraging our state-of-the-art facilities.

Candidates will be part of the new Data Science and AI Institute and will be encouraged to collaborate with other existing university-wide initiatives. We expect the candidate to leverage the Materials Characterization and Processing facility and the Artificial Intelligence for Materials Design Laboratory. Johns Hopkins University has committed to a transformative investment in its Data Science and AI Institute, including the addition of 80 new tenure-track faculty positions, 30 Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships, and the construction of a 500,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility on the Homewood campus.

The expected salary ranges are as follows: Assistant Professors, $150k-$200k, Associate Professors, $180k-$245k, Full Professors, $200k-$450k, for a 12-month FTE position. The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate - e.g., years in rank, training, field, discipline, other work experience, and other similar factors; geographic location; internal equity; external market conditions; and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

Applications will be reviewed starting December 8, 2025, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in an appropriate fi eld by the time their appointment begins. Candidates must have demonstrated an ability to conduct outstanding independent research and show promise for excellent teaching, mentoring, and entrepreneurship in all areas.

Salary: Assistant Professor $150k-$200k/Associate Professor $180k-$245k/Full Professor $200k-$450k

Applicants should upload the following documents:

+ a cover letter

+ a curriculum vitae

+ separate statements detailing research and teaching plans, and

+ name and contact of three references

Job Type: Full Time

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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