Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position |
| Department |
Engn - Chem & Biochem Engn |
| Salary Details |
Commensurate with experience - Minimum $82,110 Academic Year |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Posting Summary |
The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (
CBE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in the areas of biomanufacturing, pharmaceutical engineering, and clean energy and sustainability. These positions align with the School of Engineering's (
SOE) strategic priority areas in Healthcare Technology and Innovations in Energy.
CBE seeks outstanding scholars whose research and teaching will strengthen these areas and complement the department's established research thrusts in biotechnology and biomolecular engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, clean energy and sustainability, soft matter and advanced materials, and computing and data science. Candidates with demonstrated experience or a strong interest in industry collaboration are especially encouraged to apply.
Biomanufacturing and Pharmaceutical Engineering
Areas of particular interest include:
- Biomanufacturing of bioproducts, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and/or vaccines
- Chemical synthesis and manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs and products
- AI/ML and data science applications for bio/pharmaceuticals design, discovery, process development, scale-up, and manufacturing
- Self-driving labs and automation for advanced manufacturing of bio/pharmaceuticals
Clean Energy and Sustainability
Areas of particular interest include:
- Carbon circularity and industrial decarbonization
- Waste upcycling and sustainable materials synthesis
- Critical minerals and materials recovery using biological and non-biological approaches
- Electrified processes for sustainable and energy-efficient manufacturing
- Bio/polymeric materials synthesis, modeling, and characterization
- Computational modeling, AI/ML & data sciences for advanced materials discovery and process development
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA1164 |
| Posting Open Date |
11/18/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Applicants should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline and demonstrate excellence in research, potential for or a record of external funding, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Overview |
SOE Strategic Hiring Initiative
The School of Engineering (
SOE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has launched a strategic faculty hiring initiative to strengthen research, teaching, and innovation across its seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors. This initiative aims to recruit exceptional scholars whose expertise advances one or more of SOE's priority areas: Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, and Experiential Learning and Professional Education. Appointments may be made within one or more departments based on the candidate's expertise and interests. While most positions are expected to be at the assistant professor level, consideration will also be given to more senior-level appointments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
About Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering enrolls more than 210 undergraduate and 110 graduate students and includes 20 tenure-track faculty and one full-time teaching professor. Located in central New Jersey, the department is situated in the heart of one of the nation's most active industrial and pharmaceutical corridors, offering proximity to globally established pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotechnology firms, and advanced manufacturing industries. Faculty and students have access to outstanding research facilities and collaborative opportunities through numerous centers and institutes on campus, including the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine (
IQB), Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute (
RCEI), Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems (
CSOPS), Catalyst Manufacturing Center, Cancer Institute of New Jersey (
CINJ), and the
RCSB Protein Data Bank. Rutgers Engineering faculty also benefit from extensive High-Performance Computing (
HPC) resources to support research and teaching. Learn more at
https://cbe.rutgers.edu.
About Rutgers School of Engineering
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's School of Engineering is home to educational opportunity and innovation, preparing a richly diversified body of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students with the ability to solve problems, make meaningful societal advances, lead through innovation, and excel in the global workplace. Ranked among the leading engineering programs in the nation, the school is centrally located in the Northeast Corridor amid a powerhouse of industrial, pharmaceutical, high-tech, transportation, and financial industries, providing professional and research opportunities. With seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, Rutgers Engineering is also home to 200 highly skilled faculty members and nationally recognized research focusing on areas such as wireless communication, advanced infrastructure and transportation, pharmaceutical engineering, national security, and energy storage. Learn more at https://soe.rutgers.edu/.
About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America's highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities with main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden. The university offers over 150 undergraduate majors and a wide range of graduate, professional, and online programs, with a strong focus on research and innovation. Rutgers is an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity. |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should submit: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and complete contact information for at least three references. For questions, please email cbechair@soe.rutgers.edu and include 'Tenure-Track Faculty Position' in the subject line.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263405 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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