Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor of Biological Engineering

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Biological Engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, secure extramural funding, and serve the Department, College, and University. The candidate should aspire to lead a research program that fuses molecular/cellular bioscience and molecular modeling with quantitative engineering analysis/synthesis approaches, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Areas of high priority include cutting-edge, multiscale, data-driven approaches in non-medical molecular biotechnology, AI-enabled digital representations of biological systems, microbiome engineering, and food safety. Collaboration with AgriLife Extension Faculty, participation in professional development activities, and an appropriate level of service are expected.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Food Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline.
• A strong commitment to lead a novel research program in the engineering of biological based products, their processes and mitigation of contaminants using experimental and modeling tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An ability to work both independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.
• A willingness to advise and mentor students.
• Must be licensed or be eligible to obtain a license as a Professional Engineer at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated potential to excel in conducting and publishing high impact research.
• Demonstrated potential to develop an independent research program.
• Demonstrated potential to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.
• Demonstrated potential for successful grant writing.
• Motivation and skills to educate students through academic programs in engineering at BAEN including the Agricultural Systems Management (AGSM) curriculum and in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Use a multi-disciplinary systems approach to develop a nationally recognized research program focusing on areas such as: application of engineering principles and tools to biological systems for agricultural, food, and environmental safety and sustainability; analysis, sensing, and modeling of microbial and organic materials including micro- and nanoplastics in food and airborne pathogen control; design of processes and technologies for food, bioprocess, and molecular engineering applications, with emphasis on structure–function relationships, quality, safety, functionality, and sustainability.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering based on the interests and needs of the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department.
• Secure extramural funding from a variety of sources including federal, state, industry, and private sources.
• Serve the Department, College, and University as assigned, and as opportunity and expertise permits.
• Lead a research program that fuses molecular/cellular bioscience and molecular modeling with quantitative engineering analysis/synthesis approaches, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Engage in cutting-edge, multiscale, data-driven approaches in non-medical molecular biotechnology, AI-enabled digital representations of biological systems, microbiome engineering, and food safety.
• Collaborate with AgriLife Extension Faculty.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Provide an appropriate level of service to the department, institution, and/or profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree