Assistant Professor - Bioprocess Engineering

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Overview

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Assistant Professor, Bioprocess Engineering

The Department of Biosystems Engineering (www.eng.auburn.edu/bsen ) in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Bioprocess Engineering. This faculty position is a nine-month, tenure-track position with 60% research and 40% teaching appointment. The projected start date is August 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized program that utilizes advanced and innovative biochemical and/or thermochemical approaches to obtain value-added bioproducts such as food, nutraceuticals, polymers, chemicals, and pharmaceutical products from agricultural, biological, and forest materials. The research portfolio of the successful candidate can also include bioprocess engineering modeling approaches such as computational fluid dynamics, life-cycle analysis and/or techno-economic analysis.

The successful candidate is expected to (a) secure extramural funding to support the research program and to train graduate students, (b) collaborate effectively with departmental faculty as well as those outside the department, and (c) complement existing bioprocess engineering expertise in the department. Instructional responsibilities will include teaching existing undergraduate and graduate level engineering courses such as bioprocess modeling/analysis, fluid mechanics for biological systems, and/or bulk solid handling and processes.

The candidate should also be capable of developing new bioprocess engineering courses that emphasize topics such as bioprocess engineering hands-on skills, biomanufacturing, and biological fermentation, separations and downstream processing. In addition, the successful candidate will provide career counseling for students in the biosystems engineering department; transfer results of the scholarly program through recognized and peer review outlets; and provide leadership to the profession through state and national professional society participation. The successful candidate is expected to be involved in departmental, college, and university committee service.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

include an earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in biosystems, biological, agricultural, or closely related engineering discipline by the expected position start date. Documented evidence of individual and collaborative research in bioprocess engineering resulting in peer-reviewed publications is required. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues across disciplines and develop a collaborative research program. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Preferred candidate should demonstrate experience in securing extramural funding, postdoctoral and/or industry experience, and professional engineering registration or the ability to pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr. Why Work at Auburn?:

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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