Bioprocess Engineering — Research‑Driven Teaching Leader

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Department of Biosystems Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Bioprocess Engineering. This nine-month, tenure-track position emphasizes a 60% research and 40% teaching portfolio with a projected start date of August 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized bioprocess program using biochemical/thermochemical approaches to create value-added bioproducts and will pursue extramural funding while teaching undergraduate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biosystems, biological, agricultural, or closely related engineering by start date.
• Documented evidence of individual and collaborative research in bioprocess engineering with peer‑reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Establish a nationally and internationally recognized bioprocess program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in bioprocess modeling/analysis and related topics.
• Mentor graduate students, secure extramural funding, and provide leadership within the department.

Skills

Bioprocess engineering

Grant writing

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in biosystems engineering

Job description

Auburn University’s Department of Biosystems Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Bioprocess Engineering. This nine-month, tenure-track position emphasizes a 60% research and 40% teaching portfolio with a projected start date of August 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized bioprocess program using biochemical/thermochemical approaches to create value-added bioproducts and will pursue extramural funding while teaching undergraduate