Open-Rank Professor of Chemical Engineering with a Specialization in Biomolecular Engineering
About The Position
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lehigh University invites applications for an open-rank faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, specializing in biotechnology or biomolecular engineering. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027; tenure on hire is possible for senior candidates. Areas of interest include next-generation bioprocess engineering, advanced drug delivery platforms, cellular and metabolic engineering, and manufacturing novel therapeutic modalities such as cell and gene therapies, mRNA therapeutics, and complex biologics. The department also welcomes research integrating computational tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, with bioprocess control and digital twin modeling to accelerate drug discovery and biomanufacturing scale-up. The successful candidate will teach chemical and biomolecular engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, pursue scholarly activities and external funding, support PhD students, maintain a strong publication record, and participate in departmental, college, and university service. The candidate will also contribute to university efforts related to Lehigh’s Principles of our Equitable Community. Lehigh’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is a nationally recognized department with a 120-year tradition of excellence in chemical engineering research and education. Its faculty conduct research from the molecular to systems level, and its educational programs combine rigorous training, hands-on research, and close faculty mentorship. The department has a collaborative culture and opportunities to work with colleagues across engineering, natural sciences, health and life sciences, business, and the broader university. Lehigh University is a research university serving more than 7,500 students, with nearly 600 full-time faculty members, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field earned by the date of employment.
- Specialization in biotechnology or biomolecular engineering.
Responsibilities
- Teach chemical and biomolecular engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Engage in scholarly activities and pursue external funding.
- Support PhD students.
- Maintain a strong record of publication.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
- Contribute to department, college, and university efforts related to Lehigh’s Principles of our Equitable Community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
