Assistant Professor
About the Employer
Job Title - cbe tenured or tenure-track positions 2026 - 2027
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Location - Philadelphia, PA
Open Date - Aug 31, 2026
Deadline - (No deadline specified)
Job Description - 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.
Research Areas - 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 related to computational or theoretical research, including, but not limited to process systems engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; molecular simulation and thermodynamics; multiscale and data-driven modeling; optimization and control; soft matter and complex fluids; computational protein design and engineering, modeling of biomolecular systems; systems biology and synthetic biology.
About the Department - The department is located within Penn Engineering. Information about Penn Engineering is available at https://www.engineering.upenn.edu/
Benefits - Penn provides tremendous opportunities for research both within and across academic units and schools, including the School of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine.
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, 2026. 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
* Cover letter
* Research statement
* Teaching statement
* Names and contact information for at least three referees
Contact Information - 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.
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.
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