Faculty Position in Chemical & Biological Engineering
PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $97k (110 that show pay).
Run an independent research program and teach in chemical engineering (molecular simulation, catalysis, separations, or process systems).
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Why it is interesting. Tenure-track line with ties to Northwestern's soft and hard materials strengths and a possible joint appointment with another McCormick department.
Might not be for you. Search is limited to molecular simulation, catalysis/separations or process systems; no polymer or soft-matter focus is required.
Heads-up: Multi-stage application
Adjacent materials roleTenure-track faculty search in Chemical & Biological Engineering; research areas incl. molecular simulations, catalysis, separations; synergy with soft or hard materials
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Northwestern University filed 71 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Postdoctoral Scholar, Research Associate, Assistant Professor. Median filed pay: $67K a year.
Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.
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Role details
Department
McCormick Chemical & Biological Engineering
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University ( http://www.chbe.northwestern.edu ) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of assistant or associate professor. Candidates must have received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related discipline, demonstrate excellence in research, and show a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
This search is restricted to those proposing research in the following areas: high performance computing for molecular simulations, experimental catalysis or separations, process systems engineering and analysis. Ideal candidates will be those that can leverage and synergize with Northwestern’s existing strengths in soft or hard materials, reaction kinetics or catalysis, process systems engineering or modeling, or sustainable and resilient systems.
Applications are especially welcome from candidates whose vision may integrate with existing research centers and institutes at Northwestern ( https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/chemical-biological/research /) or who might be interested in a partial appointment with another department in the McCormick School of Engineering.
Application packages will be evaluated based on evidence of past research productivity, potential for scholarly impact in future research in the directions indicated above, and evidence of or potential for impactful teaching. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, although applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Compensation
The expected base pay range for this position at the Assistant Professor level is $133,000 – $143,000 and at the Associate Professor level is $145,000 – $158,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Sponsorship for an H-1B visa may be available for qualified candidates, subject to institutional policies and applicable immigration regulations.
Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal competitors; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.
Please Read The Instructions And Prepare All Documents Before Proceeding To The Application Page. Applicants Must Apply Online And Upload All Of The Following Application Materials As Adobe PDF Files
- A Cover Letter that summarizes the applicant’s (i) research and teaching accomplishments, and (ii) vision for their future research program and its connection to activities ongoing at Northwestern
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement (approximately 5 pages)
- Teaching Experience, Interests and Mentoring Statement (approximately 2 pages)
- A list of names and email addresses for three to four external academic references.
Applications will only be accepted via online submission. Please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted. All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button. The application portal can be accessed at this link: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/chemical-biological/careers/
Questions may be directed to [email protected] . More information about the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, including information about existing research centers and institutes related to the Department, can be found at http://www.chbe.northwestern.edu .
Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:
- Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below) or at https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/chemical-biological/careers/ .
- Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
- Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
- All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
- Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.
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