Research Assistant Professor of Bioprocess Engineering

Research Assistant Professor position at Purdue University with research responsibilities related to bioprocess engineering in food, bioenergy, and bioproducts.  The successful candidate will join the faculty in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering on the main campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

PhD in biological engineering, chemical engineering, or similar fields is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to lead a novel research program in the engineering of technologies and systems for bioprocessing of plant biomass, grain, vegetable oils, wood and other biomaterials into biofuels, chemicals,
biopolymers, food, and animal feed. Skills related to effective research, communication, and problem solving as well as the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams are required. Applicants should have proven research experience beyond the Ph.D. and articulate how their developed research program will integrate with or facilitate collaborative interactions within and beyond the department.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program in the development of bioprocesses for biofuels, chemicals, biopolymers, food, and animal feed. The research may address all aspects of the science and technology development, including but not limited to enzyme and chemical catalysis,
bioseparations, process scaleup, biomaterial physical and chemical analysis, and bioproduct testing. The candidate will be expected to secure extramural research funding, to develop collaborative research projects in agricultural and biological engineering department. The candidate will be expected to develop and manage a research program that will involve activities such as proposal writing, project supervision and mentorship specifically linked to their scholarship and research programs.

The Department is an integral part of the College of Agriculture, one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural resource sciences and ranked fifth in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), to
international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and to excellence in all we do. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 309 faculty, 2889 undergraduate students, and 700 graduate students. The College’s current strategic plan can be accessed at Strategic Plan (purdue.edu) Purdue’s main campus is located in West Lafayette Indiana, a welcoming and diverse community with a wide variety of cultural activities and events, industries, and excellent schools. Purdue is an ADVANCE institution http://www.purdue.edu/advance-purdue/.

Numerous opportunities for collaborations throughout Purdue University exist. Collaborators will likely be found through Discovery Park, the Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering, the Purdue Plant Science Initiative and the Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research. Collaborations may also be found in the NIIMBL and BioMade where Purdue is an institutional member.

Assistant Research Professor (12-month appointment; non-tenure-track). Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Qualified persons are requested to submit the following:

• Letter of application,
• A complete curriculum vitae
• official academic transcripts,
• research philosophies, and
• names, addresses and phone numbers of three references.

All materials must be combined into one pdf and submitted electronically via this site: https://careers.purdue.edu/go/West-Lafayette-Faculty/7721600. A background check is required for employment in this position.

CONTACT: Address inquiries to: Dr. Nathan Mosier, department head; Email: [email protected] or phone (765) 494-1162. For additional information see http://www.purdue.edu/ABE.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.