Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Catalysis & Energy

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, with an anticipated start date in the 2027–2028 academic year.

We seek an outstanding candidate who will establish a nationally visible, externally funded research program in catalysis and contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree by appointment.
• At least one degree must be in chemical engineering.
• Strong scholarly achievement demonstrated.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
• Potential to establish externally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong scholarly record with external funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering courses (e.g., reaction engineering, kinetics, catalysis).
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.
• Collaborate across centers and enable catalysis research.

Skills

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Scholarly achievement

Education commitment

Externally funded program potential

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, with an anticipated start date in the 2027–2028 academic year.

We seek an outstanding candidate who will establish a nationally visible, externally funded research program in catalysis and contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.