Assistant Professor - Bioprocess Engineering

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Bioprocess Engineering. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position with a 60% research and 40% teaching appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program focused on obtaining value-added bioproducts from various materials using advanced biochemical and/or thermochemical approaches. Research areas can include bioprocess engineering modeling techniques such as computational fluid dynamics, life-cycle analysis, and techno-economic analysis. Responsibilities include securing extramural funding, collaborating with faculty, teaching existing and developing new undergraduate and graduate courses in bioprocess engineering, providing career counseling, disseminating research findings, and participating in departmental, college, and university service.

Requirements

An earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in biosystems, biological, agricultural, or closely related engineering discipline by the expected position start date.
Documented evidence of individual and collaborative research in bioprocess engineering resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues across disciplines and develop a collaborative research program.
Eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in securing extramural funding.
Postdoctoral and/or industry experience.
Professional engineering registration or the ability to pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

Establish a nationally and internationally recognized program utilizing advanced and innovative biochemical and/or thermochemical approaches to obtain value-added bioproducts from agricultural, biological, and forest materials.
Conduct research that may include bioprocess engineering modeling approaches such as computational fluid dynamics, life-cycle analysis, and/or techno-economic analysis.
Secure extramural funding to support the research program and train graduate students.
Collaborate effectively with departmental faculty and those outside the department.
Complement existing bioprocess engineering expertise in the department.
Teach existing undergraduate and graduate level engineering courses such as bioprocess modeling/analysis, fluid mechanics for biological systems, and/or bulk solid handling and processes.
Develop new bioprocess engineering courses emphasizing topics such as hands-on skills, biomanufacturing, and biological fermentation, separations, and downstream processing.
Provide career counseling for students in the biosystems engineering department.
Transfer results of the scholarly program through recognized and peer-review outlets.
Provide leadership to the profession through state and national professional society participation.
Be involved in departmental, college, and university committee service.