Description
Tulane University, one of the nation's premier research institutions, seeks a collaborative and interdisciplinary scholar to serve within the School of Science and Engineering as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. There is a strong preference for candidates whose research is focused in the area of Experimental Advanced Materials for Energy.
Department Overview
In 1894, Tulane University was the first school in the South and the third in the United States to establish a four-year curriculum labeled Chemical Engineering. Today the department continues a strong tradition of rigorous learning coupled with the joy of discovery. The department values scholarship and seeks to provide its students with all opportunities to develop their academic potential. The faculty has an open-door policy and is accessible to students at all times of the working day. There are tremendous opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research, and the faculty encourages and promotes undergraduate involvement in research. The department currently has 13 faculty, and approximately 40 Ph.D. students and 100 undergraduate students. Tulane's Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department is research active, offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees.
The Department's unique position, housed within the School of Science and Engineering (SSE), provides exceptional opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and supports the development of cutting-edge research and educational initiatives at the intersection of chemical and biomolecular engineering and the broader STEM fields. SSE is distinctive as the only academic unit at a major research university to merge the behavioral sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, and mathematics, which provides an unusually rich environment for innovative programs and interdisciplinary research.
Tulane University, one of the nation's premier research institutions, is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 (Very High Research Activity) and Community Engaged university. Tulane University offers a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary interactions, a strong public service theme, and a commitment to science as a major thrust of research, scholarship, and education.
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field.
- A promising record of research and publication.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Desired start date: July 1, 2026.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will be confidential. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with review beginning October 31, 2025. Candidates should upload the following materials to Interfolio:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Names and contact information for three references
Inquiries regarding the position are warmly welcomed and may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Noshir Pesika (email: npesika@tulane.edu)
