Professor of Process Science and Technology - Chemical Engineering - Fall 2027

Professor of Process Science and Technology - ChemicalEngineering - Fall 2027

College/School/Unit: Cockrell School of Engineering

Department: Chemical Engineering

Posted: Sep 21, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University ofTexas Austin is seeking to fill a senior faculty position, with afocus on industry-relevant research and teaching for reactionand/or separation processes and technologies at scale. Researchfocused on related machine learning and computational approaches,as well as modern high throughput experimentation platforms wouldalso be well received. The ideal candidate will be a visionaryleader who can bring together collaborative teams from academia andindustry, advancing translational research that utilizes theUniversity's recent multi-million-dollar pilot-scale investments atthe Process Science and Technology Center.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closelyrelated discipline with a record in academic research andexperience with industry-academia partnerships. Appointments willbe at the Associate/Full Professor, with tenure considered based onqualifications.

Successful candidates are expected to mentor graduate students,teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations,sustain a vibrant externally sponsored research program,collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds,and be involved in service to the university and profession.

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at University ofTexas at Austin is committed to building a community that iswelcoming to all and to addressing the family needs of faculty,including dual-career couples and single parents.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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