"Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering"

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, located in Houston, TX, seeks applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We encourage candidates who focus on the area of biomolecular engineering with broad applications in life science, materials, and energy to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, synthetic biology, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, bioelectronics, bioenergy, and biomanufacturing. This search is also aligned with departmental priorities in molecular nanotechnology, soft matter and energy, as well as university-wide initiatives such as the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute (RSBI) and the graduate program in Systems, Synthetic and Physical Biology.

The selected candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise; perform high-quality research in their specialized area and present findings from their research in peer-reviewed publications and conferences; establish a strong research program supported by extramural funding; be involved in service to the university and broader scientific community; and collaborate with faculty in diverse disciplines. The successful candidate will be required to have a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in chemical and biomolecular engineering; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our community.

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About Rice University

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering or a related field conferred by the year employment commences, and professional experience consistent with the position rank. All applicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and collegial service.

Review of applications will commence October 15, 2025, and candidates are encouraged to apply before December 15, 2025, to be given full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit the following materials through Interfolio: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement (up to 5 pages), (4) statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages), and (5) a statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a broadly inclusive learning community at Rice through your teaching, research, and/or service (up to 2 pages).

In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references, who will be solicited for letters of recommendation by the faculty search committee.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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