ChemBE Assistant Professor

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in Baltimore invites applications for tenure-track/tenured faculty positions in Soft Matter or Systems/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence relevant to chemical and biomolecular engineering. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

in chemical and biomolecular engineering, a strong research record, and a commitment to excellence in education and mentoring; collaboration across departments is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong research and teaching interests in Soft Matter or Systems/Data Science/AI for chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead world-class research programs in Soft Matter or Systems/Data Science/AI.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship.

Skills

Soft Matter

Systems Data Science

Machine Learning

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering

Job description

Faculty position in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first researchuniversity and home to nine world-class academic divisions workingtogether as one university.

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

Johns Hopkins University’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering seeks applicants a tenure-track/tenuredfaculty positions. While all candidates will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with research and teachinginterests in Soft Matter or Systems/Data Science/ArtificialIntelligence relevant to chemical and biomolecular engineering will be considered.

Candidates in these areas will contribute to the Department ofChemical andBiomolecular Engineering and Johns Hopkins Universitycommunity and mission to educate tomorrow’s leaders in ChemBE andpioneer technological advancements to address critical globalchallenges in energy, materials design, and precision medicine, tobuild a stronger, cleaner, and healthier future.

Candidates in Soft Matter will perform original research at theintersection of a broad class of materials systems spanningcolloids, polymers, surfactants, and granular species in syntheticand/or biological materials. Possible efforts can include, but arenot limited to, experimental, computational, theoretical,machine-learning, and/or data science tools in applicationsinvolving energy, environmental, and biomedical technologies.

Candidates in the Systems/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence areawill perform original research at the interface between chemicalengineering modeling/scientific computation and modern Data Scienceand Machine Learning. Possible efforts include but are not limitedto modern design and optimization (e.g. in the role of AI in thetransition from automated to autonomous process operations).Creative uses of DSAI in materials/chemicals/process discovery, ortowards novel computational approaches to atomistic simulations orbiological systems modeling are of direct interest.

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is highlycollaborative with an established track record of nationalleadership and developing new disciplines within chemical andbiomolecular engineering. The Department has large, vibranteducational programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D.levels as well as post-doctoral level.

This past year, Johns Hopkins announced a major new investment indata science and the exploration of artificial intelligence thatwill be included in a new data science and translation institute, anew state-of-the-art facility and recruitment of 110 new facultyover the next five years. The institute will bring togetherworld-class experts in artificial intelligence, machine learning,applied mathematics, computer engineering, and computer science tofuel data-driven discovery in support of research activities acrossthe institution including within the Chemical and BiomolecularEngineering department.

In addition to its role in this initiative, the department is aleader in other major research centers and institutes at JohnsHopkins, including the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute(ROSEI), the Institute for Nanobiotechnology (INBT), the AdvancedMammalian Biomanufacturing Innovation Center (AMBIC), InternationalBiomanufacturing Network (IBIoNe) MINDS (Mathematical Institute forDataScience), the Maryland Area Research Computing Center (MARCC),the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI). Faculty alsocollaborate frequently with scholars in the Johns Hopkins School ofMedicine, Applied Physics Laboratory, Bloomberg School of PublicHealth, and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecularengineering or a related field, a track record of outstandingresearch, and a commitment to excellence in education and studentmentoring. The Johns Hopkins Department of Chemical andBiomolecular Engineering recognizes the value and experience ofindividuals of different backgrounds. The Department and JohnsHopkins University are strongly dedicated to fostering aninclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for all faculty,staff, and students, and to improving and sustaining equitablestructures throughout our community.

The expected base pay range for this position is$150,000-$200,000.

The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based onfaculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not includeall components of the WSE/ChemBE faculty compensation program orpay from participation in WSE/ChemBE incentive compensationprograms. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selectedcandidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For moreinformation, please contact the hiring department.

Priority given to applications receieved before 10/31/2026 howeverall applications received will be reviewed.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports ouremployees' health, life, career and retirement. More informationcan be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity forits faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university doesnot discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status,pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age,disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, veteran status or other legally protectedcharacteristics. The University is committed to providing qualifiedindividuals access to all academic and employment programs,benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability,performance and merit without regard to personal factors ordemographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the programinvolved.

Background Checks

After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s)for this position will be subject to a pre-employment backgroundcheck including education verification. When deciding whether acandidate’s conviction history is job-disqualifying, the Universityconsiders the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that haspassed since the conviction, and the nature of the job beingsought.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longerrequires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This changedoes not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must befully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proofof vaccination status. We still require all faculty, staff, andstudents to receive the seasonalflu vaccine. Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine (forSOM) requirement(s) may be provided to individuals with sincerelyheld religious beliefs or medical conditions that preclude themfrom receiving the vaccine. Requests for an exception must besubmitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additionalinformation, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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Vaccine Physical Requirements

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas,laboratories, working with research subjects, or involvingcommunity contact requires documentation of immune status againstRubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella(chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received theTdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may includedocumentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicellavaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratorytesting. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases areordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam exceptforthose candidates who provide results of blood tests or immunizationdocumentation from their own health care providers. Anyvaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no costin our Occupational Health office.