The Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position with a 9-month, academic appointment, and the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning Fall 2026. The successful applicant will be required to teach; advise and mentor graduate students; develop an independent, externally funded research program; participate in all aspects of the department’s activities; and serve the profession.
The principal focus for this position is in the area of metabolic engineering and bioprocess engineering. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research integrates the design, optimization, and scale-up of microbial and cell-based systems to enable sustainable production of biomaterials, platform chemicals as feedstocks for fuels and chemicals manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, and other high-value products.
The successful candidate is expected to establish and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program at the interface of metabolic engineering and bioprocess development. Areas of emphasis may include but are not limited to pathway and genome engineering, systems and computational biology, AI and machine learning tools and applications, and process intensification, advanced bioreactor design, bioseparations, and technoeconomic or life cycle analysis of emerging biomanufacturing processes.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as active engagement in departmental, college, and professional service. The position offers extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across Texas A&M’s strengths in engineering, life sciences, and agriculture, and aligns with university-wide investments in biomanufacturing and sustainability.