What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biomolecular Engineering position at University of Notre Dame?
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (http://cbe.nd.edu) at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor from individuals with specific research interests at the broad intersection of biology and chemical engineering. The successful candidate will lead a research program that addresses forefront problems in biomolecular, biochemical, biomedical, biotechnology, or bioprocess engineering, including but not limited to: systems biology, immunoengineering, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, biomanufacturing, protein engineering, drug discovery, neural engineering, biomaterials, diagnostics, microbial engineering, and data science.
Position duties include research, teaching, and service. The teaching load in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is competitive and the position is expected to begin in July 2025. Applications will be reviewed beginning on 10/21/2024.
The environment for biomolecular engineering at Notre Dame is enriched by numerous cross-disciplinary institutes and centers, including the Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health (https://precisionhealth.nd.edu/), the Harper Cancer Research Institute (https://harpercancer.nd.edu/), the Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases (https://crnd.nd.edu/), the Eck Institute for Global Health (https://globalhealth.nd.edu/), the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society (https://lucyinstitute.nd.edu/), the Keck Center for Transgene Research (https://transgene.nd.edu/), and the Warren Center for Drug Discovery (https://drugdiscovery.nd.edu/).
Qualifications
Candidates at the assistant level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates at the associate or full professor level must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
Application Instructions
Candidates are invited to provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a comprehensive research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and a statement concerning their commitment to advancing diversity and equity within the academic setting. Applicants for a position at the assistant professor rank should also arrange for the submission of at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be submitted to the application website: apply.interfolio.com/151640.
More established candidates are welcome to instead apply in confidence to a separate open-rank/tenured position posting (apply.interfolio.com/151656)
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis upon receipt with priority review of applications received by October 21, 2024 and a final deadline of December 1, 2024.
The University of Notre Dame strives for inclusive excellence. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion arises from our aspirations about the community we want to be, the educational environment we hope to provide our students, and the moral character they will develop during their time with us. It goes to the heart of our mission, to who we are and who we want to be. Our University’s core principles of diversity and inclusion commit us to 1) respect the dignity of every person, 2) build a Notre Dame community in which all can flourish, and 3) live in solidarity with all, particularly the most vulnerable. As noted above, all candidates are invited to provide a statement in their application materials explaining how they can contribute to meeting our University’s goal of inclusive excellence. Such statements might describe how the candidate’s past experiences and activities and/or future plans could advance diversity and inclusion in their field, including their education, research, and/ or service endeavors. Information about the College of Engineering’s action items for diversity, equity, and inclusion can be found here.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Position duties include research, teaching, and service. The teaching load in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is competitive and the position is expected to begin in July 2025. Applications will be reviewed beginning on 10/21/2024.
The environment for biomolecular engineering at Notre Dame is enriched by numerous cross-disciplinary institutes and centers, including the Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health (https://precisionhealth.nd.edu/), the Harper Cancer Research Institute (https://harpercancer.nd.edu/), the Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases (https://crnd.nd.edu/), the Eck Institute for Global Health (https://globalhealth.nd.edu/), the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society (https://lucyinstitute.nd.edu/), the Keck Center for Transgene Research (https://transgene.nd.edu/), and the Warren Center for Drug Discovery (https://drugdiscovery.nd.edu/).
Qualifications
Candidates at the assistant level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates at the associate or full professor level must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
Application Instructions
Candidates are invited to provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a comprehensive research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and a statement concerning their commitment to advancing diversity and equity within the academic setting. Applicants for a position at the assistant professor rank should also arrange for the submission of at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be submitted to the application website: apply.interfolio.com/151640.
More established candidates are welcome to instead apply in confidence to a separate open-rank/tenured position posting (apply.interfolio.com/151656)
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis upon receipt with priority review of applications received by October 21, 2024 and a final deadline of December 1, 2024.
The University of Notre Dame strives for inclusive excellence. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion arises from our aspirations about the community we want to be, the educational environment we hope to provide our students, and the moral character they will develop during their time with us. It goes to the heart of our mission, to who we are and who we want to be. Our University’s core principles of diversity and inclusion commit us to 1) respect the dignity of every person, 2) build a Notre Dame community in which all can flourish, and 3) live in solidarity with all, particularly the most vulnerable. As noted above, all candidates are invited to provide a statement in their application materials explaining how they can contribute to meeting our University’s goal of inclusive excellence. Such statements might describe how the candidate’s past experiences and activities and/or future plans could advance diversity and inclusion in their field, including their education, research, and/ or service endeavors. Information about the College of Engineering’s action items for diversity, equity, and inclusion can be found here.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
