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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor, or tenured faculty position at the Associate Professor level with a target start date of July 1, 2025. We seek candidates interested in building a strong, vibrant, and diverse research group in Macromolecular Engineering. Applicants proposing to establish research programs in Macromolecular Engineering, Complex Fluids, and/or Soft Matter Engineering, broadly defined, will be fully considered. Candidates interested in establishing computational, experimental, or hybrid research programs are welcome. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. Postdoctoral experience is strongly desirable.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program, recruit and mentor students and postdoctoral scholars, provide outstanding teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to leadership and service in the CBE department, the school of Engineering, and UCI. They will also be expected to establish a strong independent publication record and contribute to their professional community at large.

UCI’s interdisciplinary and collaborative research culture will offer the successful applicant opportunities to engage with research groups both within and beyond the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. For example, current faculty in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Chemistry also have active research programs in Macromolecular Engineering. We expect the successful candidate will contribute to the vision and development of this growing area both within the department and at the campus level.

For more information about the department, visit http://engineering.uci.edu/dept/cbe

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applications require the following materials:

1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum vitae including a publication list.
3. Statement of proposed research. Please clearly identify the significance of the proposed research, your short- and long-term goals, and their potential for success. This statement could also identify anticipated opportunities for collaboration within UCI.
4. A statement describing your teaching philosophy and the pedagogical strategies you anticipate implementing at UCI.
5. A statement that addresses your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion and how they would further UCI’s mission, with particular attention to past mentoring achievements and future mentoring goals.

Applicants should provide names and contact information for three references who would write letters of recommendation on their behalf. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 20, 2024. Apply online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF09350.

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, Irvine, established in 1965, is ranked among the nation’s best research institutes with over $660M in annual funding and is well-regarded for its highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research culture.

UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These federal designations align with UCI as a national leader of inclusive excellence. We seek faculty who are committed to diversity as well as diverse faculty who will be role models for students.

A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education. Irvine offers a very pleasant year-round climate, as well as numerous recreational and cultural opportunities.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.