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Assistant Professor - CASFER

Texas Tech University · TX, UStoday

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $97k (125 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Tenure-track faculty in Chemical Engineering and the NSF CASFER center on sustainable, distributed fertilizer production.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Faculty seat within a $51M NSF Engineering Research Center focused on sustainable fertilizer production.

Might not be for you. The posting gives no materials or polymer content; the focus is fertilizer production chemistry.

Deep specialist PhD-friendlyPostdoc bridge

Heads-up: The posting is light on detail

Adjacent materials roleTenure-track Assistant Professor positions with the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech (CASFER fertilizer production center)

H-1B filings

Texas Tech University filed 20 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Assistant Professor, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Instructor. Median filed pay: $114K a year.

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Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Industry
Agriculture
Role
Academic / Postdoc

Role details

The Institute for Sustainability and Circular Economy (ISCE) at Texas Tech University in Conjunction with the $51M NSF funded Engineering Research Center for Advancing Sustainable and Distributed Fertilizer Production (CASFER) and the Department of Chemical Engineering invite applications for two (2) full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions to begin September 1, 2027. All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

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Does Texas Tech University sponsor H-1B visas?

Texas Tech University has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Assistant Professor - CASFER role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Assistant Professor - CASFER role at Texas Tech University based?

This role is based in TX, US.

What degree is required for the Assistant Professor - CASFER role at Texas Tech University?

This role requires a PhD.