Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Tulane University, one of the nation’s premier research institutions, seeks a collaborative and interdisciplinary scholar to serve within the School of Science and Engineering as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. There is a strong preference for candidates whose research is focused in the area of Experimental Advanced Materials for Energy.
Department Overview
In 1894, Tulane University was the first school in the South and the third in the United States to establish a four-year curriculum labeled Chemical Engineering. Today the department continues a strong tradition of rigorous learning coupled with the joy of discovery. The department values scholarship and seeks to provide its students with all opportunities to develop their academic potential. The faculty has an open-door policy and is accessible to students at all times of the working day. There are tremendous opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research, and the faculty encourages and promotes undergraduate involvement in research. The department currently has 13 faculty, and approximately 40 Ph.D. students and 100 undergraduate students. Tulane’s Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department is research active, offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees.
The Department’s unique position, housed within the School of Science and Engineering (SSE), provides exceptional opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and supports the development of cutting-edge research and educational initiatives at the intersection of chemical and biomolecular engineering and the broader STEM fields. SSE is distinctive as the only academic unit at a major research university to merge the behavioral sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, and mathematics, which provides an unusually rich environment for innovative programs and interdisciplinary research.
Tulane University, one of the nation’s premier research institutions, is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 (Very High Research Activity) and Community Engaged university. Tulane University offers a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary interactions, a strong public service theme, and a commitment to science as a major thrust of research, scholarship, and education.
Qualifications
• A Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• A promising record of research and publication.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desired start date: July 1, 2026.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will be confidential. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with review beginning October 31, 2025. Candidates should upload the following materials to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/176160 - link will become active once approval finalized):
• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)
See Position Profile for more information. Inquiries regarding the position are warmly welcomed and may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Noshir Pesika (email: npesika@tulane.edu)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.
