Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University

Position Description

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University

The Robert F. Smith School of Chemical
and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor
level. The search is focused on candidates working in catalysis, broadly
defined to span areas such as energy conversion and storage (e.g.,
electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and catalytic materials for fuel cells,
batteries, and hydrogen production), molecular engineering of catalytic
materials (e.g., nanomaterials, single-atom, and heterogeneous catalysts), and
reaction and systems engineering approaches to catalytic process design, as
well as biomolecular and translational approaches such as enzyme engineering and
biocatalysis, sustainable biomanufacturing and green chemistry, and
environmental and bioremediation catalysis. These examples are illustrative
rather than exhaustive; we welcome outstanding and rising researchers working
in any area of catalysis, provided they bring a strong foundation in core
chemical engineering principles.

Candidates must show outstanding
research potential and promise of excellence in teaching and graduate student
mentorship. Applicants must hold a doctorate in chemical engineering or a
related field; salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and
experience. For additional information concerning topic areas
and potential collaborators, applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the Duffield
Engineering Impact Areas and research topics available at https://www.duffield.cornell.edu/impact-areas/.

Faculty in the Smith School engage
strongly in interdisciplinary research through an array of centers and other
initiatives, including the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, the Energy
Systems Institute, the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture, the Cornell
Center for Materials Research, the Cornell Institute of Biotechnology, the
Center for Advanced Computing, and the Life Sciences Initiative, along with
several NIH- and NSF-funded training programs. Faculty also have opportunities
to collaborate with colleagues across campus through Cornell’s Graduate Field
system, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities such as the Cornell High
Energy Synchrotron Source, the Cornell Nanoscale Facility, and the Cornell
Biotechnology Resource Center.

The Robert F. Smith School of Chemical
and Biomolecular Engineering and the Duffield College of Engineering at Cornell embrace
diversity and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts students,
faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage people from
historically underrepresented groups to apply. Cornell understands the needs of
dual career couples, which it attempts to meet through a Dual Career program
and membership in the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium,
which assists dual career searches. Visit https://www.hercjobs.org/ to see positions available in higher
education in the upstate New York area. Cornell and Ithaca are family-friendly
communities: Cornell has a comprehensive set of policies, services, and
benefits to help you, your partner, and your children feel welcome here,
support your well-being, and help with childcare, elder care, and disabilities.
For more details, see https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits.

How to apply and what to submit:

The anticipated
starting date is July 1, 2027, or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should
submit: 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and
interest in the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a research statement
outlining experience, interests, and goals; 4) a teaching statement outlining
experience, interests, and goals; 5) copies of three relevant publications; and
6) names and contact information for three references.

Materials should be submitted online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32532. Applications received by December 1,
2026 will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.

Inquiries may
be directed to: Christopher Alabi, Search Committee Chair, caa238@cornell.edu

RTE and TT ONLY: Consistent with Cornell’s practice, appointment to academic positions
requires candidates to disclose relevant information about their prior
employment including whether they have been found to have violated
institutional or employer policies related to or governing unlawful
discrimination and harassment, academic and research misconduct, or financial
misconduct.

Pay Ranges: $83,200 - $226,200

Cornell
University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career
program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education
Recruitment Consortium
to assist with dual career searches including positions available in higher
education in the upstate New York area.

Employment Assistance:

For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at accommodations@cornell.edu.

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary unless otherwise noted)
• Unique applicable skills.