Professor of Process Science and Technology - Chemical Engineering - Fall 2027
PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $100k (225 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Lead industry-relevant research and teaching in reaction and separation processes at scale as a senior chemical engineering professor.
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Why it is interesting. Access to multi-million-dollar pilot-scale facilities and a mandate to bridge academia and industry.
Might not be for you. Senior-rank search requiring an established record; not suited to early-career applicants.
Adjacent materials roleChemical engineering faculty search (McKetta Dept): reaction/separation processes at scale, pilot-scale Process Science and Technology Center
H-1B filings
University of Texas at Austin filed 45 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, Research Fellow. Median filed pay: $74K a year.
Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.
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Role details
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin is seeking to fill a senior faculty position, with a focus on industry-relevant research and teaching for reaction and/or separation processes and technologies at scale. Research focused on related machine learning and computational approaches, as well as modern high throughput experimentation platforms would also be well received. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who can bring together collaborative teams from academia and industry, advancing translational research that utilizes the University’s recent multi-million-dollar pilot-scale investments at the Process Science and Technology Center .
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline with a record in academic research and experience with industry-academia partnerships. Appointments will be at the A ssociate/Full Professor, with tenure considered based on qualifications. Successful candidates are expected to mentor graduate students, teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations, sustain a vibrant externally sponsored research program, collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, and be involved in service to the university and profession.
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Texas at Austin is committed to building a community that is welcoming to all and to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.
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