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Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering - Fall 2027

University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TXtoday

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $96k (46 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Tenure-track assistant professor researching biotechnology and/or materials engineering in chemical engineering.

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Why it is interesting. Tenure-track at a top-10 chemical engineering department with broad materials engineering scope.

Might not be for you. Requires building an externally funded research program and teaching load; not an industry R&D role.

Deep specialist PhD-friendlyPostdoc bridge Room for your own research Realistic requirementsWritten with care

Heads-up: Multi-stage application

Adjacent materials roleresearch makes connections to biotechnology and/or materials engineering

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
Role: Academic / Postdoc

Role details

Description

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin has an opening with a start date of Fall 2027 for a tenure-track assistant professor. Candidates will be considered whose research makes connections to biotechnology and/or materials engineering. Candidates are encouraged to view these areas in the broadest sense in determining whether their application would be a match.

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.

Applicants should have received or expect to receive a doctoral degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline prior to August 2027. Successful candidates are expected to mentor graduate students, teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations, develop an externally sponsored research program, collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, and be involved in service to the university and profession.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related field is required.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio. We will begin evaluation of applications immediately and will continue throughout the academic year until positions are filled. Submission of applications by November 15, 2026 is strongly encouraged.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a mentoring statement, and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and the names of at least three references who will submit original letters of reference. Guidance for these application materials can be found here.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. A security sensitive bakground check with bee conducted on teh applicant selected.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

*The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.*