New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Assistant Professor – Chemical Engineering

The Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a faculty position in the area of membranes at the rank of Assistant Professor and an expected start date of Fall 2022. We are seeking highly qualified candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. The successful candidate should have a proven track record of research accomplishments and a commitment to teaching excellence. Candidates with expertise and interest in membrane science and engineering are encouraged to apply. Candidates focusing on experimental as well as theoretical and computational research in membranes are welcome. Candidates from under- represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should have a proven track record of research accomplishments and a commitment to teaching excellence.

NJIT offers competitive startup packages, exciting opportunities for research collaboration, and a supportive environment for new faculty. Furthermore, numerous interdisciplinary centers and institutes across the campus (http://centers.njit.edu/) offer access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art core facilities and facilitate collaborative research activities. The Department is home to one of four University sites of the National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center, Membrane Science, Engineering and Technology Center (MAST Center).

NJIT is among the top 100 "Best Graduate Engineering Schools" (per U.S. News & World Report). It offers a vibrant engineering community environment and exciting opportunities for research and education. Universities, research institutes and industrial facilities in the vicinity of NJIT further increase collaboration opportunities and access to experimental equipment.

To apply, please visit: https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=3345

Please include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of membrane research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and names of at least three references in the application package. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Professor Kamalesh K. Sirkar, Kamalesh.K.Sirkar@njit.edu.

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Diversity is a core value of NJIT and we are committed to make diversity, equity and inclusion, part of everything we do. We celebrate the diversity of our university community and recognize the cultural and personal differences. We strive to cultivate an inclusive campus culture that promotes excellence among our faculty, staff and students. Building a robust and diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.