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Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TXtodayverified 5 h ago

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $100k (225 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead a sponsored research program and teach chemical engineering courses, focused on materials for energy and biological engineering.

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Why it is interesting. Materials design and manufacture for energy and therapeutics at a top-ranked chemical engineering department.

Might not be for you. Posting is aimed at senior Professor-level candidates, with junior applicants only secondarily considered.

Deep specialist PhD-friendly Room for your own research

Adjacent materials roleChemical Engineering faculty search; areas of focus: "design and manufacture of materials for energy and biological engineering for therapy, diagnostics"

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

Role details

FACULTY RECRUITING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING—THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN. The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering seeks outstanding applicants for a senior faculty position at the level of Professor, although outstanding applicants for junior faculty positions will also be considered. Applicants at the level of Professor must have an exemplary record of sponsored research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service. The areas of focus are design and manufacture of materials for energy and biological engineering for therapy, diagnostics, and renewable chemistries. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged.

A successful candidate is expected to teach chemical engineering undergraduate and graduate courses, direct an internationally recognized sponsored research program, collaborate with other faculty, and participate actively in service to the university and the profession. A Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related field is required.

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Common questions

Does University of Texas at Austin sponsor H-1B visas?

University of Texas at Austin 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 of Chemical Engineering role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering role at University of Texas at Austin based?

This role is based in Austin, TX.

What degree is required for the Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering role at University of Texas at Austin?

This role requires a PhD.