Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Chemical Engineering

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Chemical Engineering at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Candidates with expertise in computational materials research, particularly in polymers and proteins, are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching courses, leading research initiatives, and contributing to departmental service. The University offers a robust academic environment supported by cutting-edge resources like HiPerGator, promoting excellence in research and education.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in computational materials research with relevant tools.
• PhD in a related field must be obtained by start date.
• Demonstrated leadership in collaborative research projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in chemical engineering.
• Initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs.
• Recruit and supervise graduate students.

Skills

Computational materials research

Polymers

Proteins

Soft interfaces

Ab-initio simulations

Molecular dynamics

AI/ML approaches

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

Classification Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Chemical Engineering

Job Description:

The Department of Chemical Engineering (CHE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. The position has an anticipated start date of August 2025.

We are seeking candidates in all areas related to Chemical Engineering. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in computational materials research, especially those who have worked with polymers, proteins, or soft interfaces. Proficiency in tools such as ab-initio simulations, atomistic and coarse-grained molecular dynamics (MD), and AI/ML approaches for enhancing classical forcefields and sampling, or other innovative methodologies are encouraged to apply.

The faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the chemical engineering curricula; initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs; recruit and supervise graduate students; and engage in service activities for the University and the profession. Dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and evidence of scholarly achievements are required.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida (https://che.ufl.edu/) has 29 faculty members working in all aspects of chemical engineering and is expected to grow in upcoming years. The University of Florida is ranked as the #7 Best Public US University according to US News & World Report. The University of Florida is home to HiPerGator, one of the fastest AI supercomputers in academia. HiPerGator 3.0 has over 70,000 CPU cores and 1,120 NVIDIA A100 GPUs, providing a total of 17.2 Petaflops for general computing and 0.7 Exaflops for AI operations. UFIT Research Computing maintains the cluster, supporting a wide range of applications for research, teaching, and outreach across all 16 colleges of UF.

Expected Salary:

Salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must possess a PhD in a related field by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

The candidate should have a record of successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching. Ideal candidates should have a record of leadership and contributions to collaborative, multi-investigator research projects.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through UFCareers at: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/listing/ (Search Job #533447). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter which specifies research area, (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. Additional required documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. (4) a research program vision statement detailing short- and long-term goals; (5) a teaching statement describing the applicant’s teaching experience and vision for developing a teaching program at the University of Florida; (6) up to three refereed journal or conference articles (co-)authored by the applicant. To be competitive, candidates for this faculty position should submit a cover letter, research statement, and education vision statement that complement the overall mission of the department.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Background searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Questions about this position may be directed to the Faculty Search Chair, Dr. Kirk Ziegler.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No