CBE Tenured or Tenure-track Positions 2025 - 2026

CBE Tenured or Tenure-track Positions 2025 - 2026

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Sep 24, 2025
Deadline:

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering seeks outstanding applicants for tenure-track or tenured positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels. Individuals with exceptional promise for, or a proven record of research achievement who will excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.

The Department's research programs span a broad range of topics within chemical and biomolecular engineering, including computation, theory, and experimental research. We welcome applicants from all areas of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. More information about the department's research areas is available at https://cbe.seas.upenn.edu/research-areas/

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is located within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Information about SEAS is available at https://www.seas.upenn.edu/. The school's strategic plan is available at https://www.seas.upenn.edu/about/strategic-plan

Penn provides tremendous opportunities for research both within and across academic units and schools, including the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Medicine. The close proximity of all of Penn's schools and research centers enables seamless collaboration.

Penn Engineering strongly supports dual career couples, and we welcome and encourage inquiries about dual career assistance (for academic and non-academic opportunities) at an early stage of the recruitment process.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field.

At the Assistant Professor level, individuals should demonstrate excellent academic credentials and promise for impact in research in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. At the Associate and Full Professor ranks, a strong demonstrated track record of research excellence including successful competitive research funding and academic standing is expected.

A commitment to teaching should also be apparent including development of undergraduate and graduate courses, supervision of doctoral students, and academic advising of students at all levels.

Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 30, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio and should include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Names and contact information for at least three referees

For technical assistance with the application process, please contact Interfolio Scholar Services at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174202

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.