Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

1000scholars; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position at UCSD. The successful candidate will establish an innovative, externally funded research program at the intersection of nanosensing, wearable diagnostics, and healthcare technologies.

The candidate will contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, develop new courses, mentor students, and engage in service and interdisciplinary collaboration across

Responsibilities

• Teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop new courses related to the candidate's expertise.
• Engage in curriculum development, educational assessment, accreditation activities, and service.

Job description

The Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering (CNE) (https://cne.ucsd.edu) in the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

The Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering integrates chemical engineering, nanoengineering, materials science, and emerging technologies to address important challenges in human health, energy, sustainability, and manufacturing. As part of its strategic growth, the Department seeks an outstanding scholar who will establish an innovative and externally funded research program at the intersection of nanosensing, wearable technologies, diagnostics, and healthcare applications.

Research Focus

The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program. Research may span fundamental science, engineering, device development, and translation toward real-world healthcare applications.

• Nanosensors and biosensors for detection and quantitative measurement of biological, chemical, or physiological signals;
• Wearable, flexible, implantable, or minimally invasive sensing technologies for continuous health monitoring;
• Point-of-care and decentralized diagnostic technologies for rapid, accessible, and low- cost detection of disease;
• Micro- and nanoscale devices, microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip systems, and integrated diagnostic platforms;
• Advanced nanomaterials, biomaterials, and functional materials enabling new sensing and diagnostic capabilities;
• Bioelectronic and biochemical interfaces that enable high-quality acquisition of biological and physiological data;
• Multiplexed and multimodal sensing systems that integrate diverse biological, chemical, and physical signals;
• Data-driven and AI-enabled sensing and diagnostics, including technologies that integrate sensing hardware with advanced data analysis, machine learning, and digital health platforms; and
• Emerging technologies that enable scalable, affordable, and longitudinal acquisition of health-related data outside traditional clinical settings.

Candidates whose research creates connections between fundamental chemical/nanoengineering principles and healthcare technologies are particularly encouraged to apply. Outstanding candidates working in related or emerging areas consistent with the broader strategic goals of the Department will also be considered.

Collaborative Environment

UC San Diego provides an exceptionally collaborative environment for research at the interface of engineering, nanotechnology, medicine, and data science. Depending on research interests, the successful candidate may have opportunities to participate in and collaborate with school-wide and university-wide institutes, centers, and initiatives such as the Institute of Engineering in Medicine, Center for Wearable Sensors, Data Science Institute, Contextual Robotics Institute, Center for Nano-Immunoengineering, and Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, etc. The position also provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations across the Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and other units across UC San Diego.

Teaching and Service

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department's educational mission through effective teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities may include core and elective courses in Chemical Engineering and/or Nanoengineering, as well as the development of new courses related to the candidate's expertise. Faculty members are also expected to contribute to curriculum development, educational assessment, accreditation activities as appropriate, student mentoring and advising, and departmental, school, university, and professional service.

Partner Opportunities

For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, information about the UC San Diego Dual Career Resources is available through UC San Diego Academic Personnel (https://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/aps/partneropp.)

Rank and Salary

The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be based on University of California pay schedules and applicable market conditions.

About UC San Diego

UC San Diego is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all individuals are treated with respect and provided opportunities to contribute and succeed. The Department values candidates who will contribute to a collaborative academic environment through excellence in research, education, mentoring, and service.