Description

This position is a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant/associate/full professor level for the VSCEB. The VSCEB is recruiting for multiple positions for multiple ranks depending on the qualifications (please refer to the required and preferred qualifications section below). The successful candidate is expected to establish a dynamic, externally funded, nationally recognized research program, teach core and elective undergraduate and graduate courses in chemical engineering, mentor a diverse group of students, perform professional service, and publish scholarly work. VSCEB is excited to welcome outstanding candidates working in experimental heterogeneous, homogeneous, or bioinspired catalysis who are eager to harness machine learning and artificial intelligence to tackle pressing challenges in energy, environment, bioeconomy, and health. Preference will be given to candidates working in research areas that strengthen our existing research programs such as catalysis, CO2 capture, plastic recycling, computational catalysis and electrocatalysis. Successful candidates are expected to build collaborations within the Voiland School and with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, other WSU departments, nationally and internationally.

Requirements

Required qualifications for all candidates at all ranks:
B.S. in chemical engineering prior to the start of the appointment.
Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related engineering degree prior to the start of the appointment.
Ability to teach core chemical engineering classes and commit to services and collaborate with a
variety of internal and external groups.
Demonstrated record of scholarly work.

Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor:
Possess the potential to establish a strong, nationally recognized AI/data science-directed research
program with extramural funding that complements and uniquely enhances existing programs
within the school and Washington State University.

Required Qualifications for Associate Professor:
Demonstrated strong record of extramurally funded and AI/data science-directed research that both
complements and uniquely enhances existing programs within the school and Washington State
University. Candidates should have established a national reputation for research excellence.

Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Professor:
Experience serving as a teaching assistant in Chemical Engineering courses and whose research
combines (AI)-driven automation laboratories and/or data science with experimental work.

Preferred Qualifications for Associate Professor:
Experience serving as an instructor for Chemical Engineering courses and whose research
combines (AI)-driven automation laboratories and/or data science with experimental work