Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

The Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering and the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering jointly seek applicants for an open rank tenure-track faculty position, with an anticipated start date of Augus...

  • 519246
  • Manhattan
  • Engr Instructional Reserve
  • Academic / Faculty - 9 month
  • Opening on: Feb 24 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering and the Tim Taylor Department of Chemical Engineering jointly seek applicants for an open rank tenure-track faculty position, with an anticipated start date of August, 2025. The departments are interested in candidates who can contribute to the teaching and research mission of the departments, college, and university in the area of advanced bioreactor design.

 Successful applicants will demonstrate strong interest and relevant expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • More efficient processes for cell culture, fermentation that can significantly reduce costs and increase yield.  
  • Innovative bioreactor designs that enhance mixing, mass transfer, and oxygen transfer rates that can improve cell growth and productivity
  • Development of mammalian cell culture systems
  • Development of cell-free manufacturing systems
  • Exploring microfluidic systems and modular bioreactor systems
  • Development of integrated bioreactor/separation systems
  • Engineering of cells to produce novel products

The successful candidate will demonstrate both passion for teaching courses such as reactor design, bioprocess engineering, and reaction kinetics as well as fundamental courses in the fields of chemical and biological engineering.

This position is part of the biomanufacturing initiative in which Kansas State University (K-State) is hiring up to twelve new faculty members at all ranks and in multiple disciplines to enhance our research and instruction strengths that support the growing biomanufacturing industry in the region through innovation and workforce development.

Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, biomaterials development, biomanufacturing processes and systems, bioprocessing, artificial intelligence and machine learning for biomanufacturing, synthetic biology in microbes/plants, synthetic microbial communities, and vector-borne diseases.

Additional information about this exciting initiative can be found at https://www.k-state.edu/biomanufacturing/.

About Us

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is committed to driving innovation through quality education in academic and applied learning experiences to prepare the next generation of technological leaders. As a premier institution, our mission is to educate and empower our students to address the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site. 

An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.  Review K-State’s remote work policy details for more information.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated success with obtaining external research funding
  • Demonstrated expertise in teaching

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  1. Letter of interest
  2. CV/Resume
  3. Statement of research interests
  4. Statement of teaching interests
  5. List of three professional references and their contact information

Screening of Applications Begins

For best consideration, apply by March 24, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Salary commensurate with experience and consistent with the position sought.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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