AI-Driven Chemical Engineering — Assistant Professor

1000scholars; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in AI for chemical engineering, with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2027. We seek an outstanding candidate whose research advances artificial intelligence in chemical engineering, broadly defined.

The successful candidate will establish an innovative, externally funded research program and contribute to education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field is required.
• Postdoctoral research experience or comparable research experience preferred.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines and connecting computational methods with experimental research is desirable.
• Experience in undergraduate or graduate teaching, mentoring, or developing educational activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded research program in AI for chemical engineering.
• Contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
• Collaborate across engineering, computing, and sciences.

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Virginia Tech's Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in AI for chemical engineering, with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2027. We seek an outstanding candidate whose research advances artificial intelligence in chemical engineering, broadly defined.

The successful candidate will establish an innovative, externally funded research program and contribute to education.