• Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor

    Texas A&M University - Faculty (College Station, TX)


    Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor Chemical Engineering

     

    Location College Station, TX

     

    Open Date 10/15/2025

     

    Position ID 171736

    Description

    The Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering (https://engineering.tamu.edu/chemical/index.html) , College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position with a 9-month, academic appointment, and the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning Fall 2026. The successful applicant will be required to teach; advise and mentor graduate students; develop an independent, externally funded research program; participate in all aspects of the department’s activities; and serve the profession.

     

    The principal focus for this position is in the area of metabolic engineering and bioprocess engineering. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research integrates the design, optimization, and scale-up of microbial and cell-based systems to enable sustainable production of biomaterials, platform chemicals as feedstocks for fuels and chemicals manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, and other high-value products.

     

    The successful candidate is expected to establish and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program at the interface of metabolic engineering and bioprocess development. Areas of emphasis may include but are not limited to pathway and genome engineering, systems and computational biology, AI and machine learning tools and applications, and process intensification, advanced bioreactor design, bioseparations, and technoeconomic or life cycle analysis of emerging biomanufacturing processes.

     

    Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as active engagement in departmental, college, and professional service. The position offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across Texas A&M’s strengths in engineering, life sciences, and agriculture, and aligns with university-wide investments in biomanufacturing and sustainability.

    Qualifications

    Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related field, with an outstanding record of scholarly achievement, ability to secure competitive research funding, and evidence of effective teaching and mentorship.

    Application Instructions

    Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal Statement (your statement should include your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable), and a list of four contact references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at apply.interfolio.com/175995. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2025. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. It is anticipated the appointment will begin Fall 2026.

     

    For questions regarding the application process or other inquiries, please contact Mr. Mateo Andres ([email protected]).