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 Departments 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 departments research areas is available at Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is located within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Information about SEAS is available at The schools strategic plan is available at 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 Penns 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.
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.