Open-Rank/Tenured Faculty Position in Biomolecular Engineering

Description

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (http://cbe.nd.edu) at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for an open-rank/tenured position from established individuals with specific research interests at the broad intersection of biology and chemical engineering. Outstanding candidates are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will lead a research program that addresses forefront problems in biomolecular, biochemical, biomedical, biotechnology, or bioprocess engineering, including but not limited to: systems biology, immunoengineering, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, biomanufacturing, protein engineering, drug discovery, neural engineering, biomaterials, diagnostics, microbial engineering, and data science. 

The environment for biomolecular engineering at Notre Dame is enriched by numerous cross-disciplinary institutes and centers, including the Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health (https://precisionhealth.nd.edu/), the Harper Cancer Research Institute (https://harpercancer.nd.edu/), the Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases (https://crnd.nd.edu/), the Eck Institute for Global Health (https://globalhealth.nd.edu/), the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society (https://lucyinstitute.nd.edu/), the Keck Center for Transgene Research (https://transgene.nd.edu/), and the Warren Center for Drug Discovery (https://drugdiscovery.nd.edu/).

Qualifications

Candidates at the assistant level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in Biomolecular Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates at the associate or full professor level must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.

Application Instructions

Candidates are invited to provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a comprehensive research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and a statement concerning their commitment to advancing diversity and equity within the academic setting. Candidates for this open rank/tenured position are welcome to apply in confidence; letters of recommendation will be requested after applications have been evaluated. All materials should be submitted to the application website apply.interfolio.com/151656

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis upon receipt with priority review of applications received by October 21, 2024 and a final deadline of December 1, 2024.

The University of Notre Dame strives for inclusive excellence. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion arises from our aspirations about the community we want to be, the educational environment we hope to provide our students, and the moral character they will develop during their time with us. It goes to the heart of our mission, to who we are and who we want to be. Our University’s core principles of diversity and inclusion commit us to 1) respect the dignity of every person, 2) build a Notre Dame community in which all can flourish, and 3) live in solidarity with all, particularly the most vulnerable. As noted above, all candidates are invited to provide a statement in their application materials explaining how they can contribute to meeting our University’s goal of inclusive excellence.  Such statements might describe how the candidate’s past experiences and activities and/or future plans could advance diversity and inclusion in their field, including their education, research, and/ or service endeavors. Information about the College of Engineering’s action items for diversity, equity, and inclusion can be found here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.  The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and