Professor - Biomolecular Engineering

Description:

The William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Houston (UH) seeks to hire a tenured Full Professor in the field of Biomolecular Engineering, with preferred research area focusing on the molecular design and development of novel therapeutic agents for debilitating diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, or Alzheimer's, by employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science tools in combination with innovative experiments to accelerate drug discovery.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers from UH and the nearby Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world with researchers working at the forefront of Medicine. The Department has 24 tenured and tenure-track faculty, modern research facilities, annual research expenditures exceeding $10 million, and a vibrant graduate program with more than 100 PhD students. The successful candidate will join a collegial group of research-oriented faculty working in a highly collaborative environment.

UH is a Carnegie Tier 1 Public Research University and is home to several research centers and institutes that provide opportunities for collaborative research, including the UH Drug Discovery Institute, UH Hewlett Packard Enterprise Data Science Institute, the Center for Nuclear Receptors and Cell Signaling, and the recently awarded $44.2 million Consortium for Translational and Precision Health between UH and Baylor College of Medicine, to name a few. The successful candidate will have access to state of the art shared core facilities at UH and the Texas Medical Center.

The Houston Metropolitan Area offers excellent quality of living and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene propelled by a growing economy. Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center and has a broad industrial base in Energy, Chemicals, Materials, Aeronautics, and Medical Technologies offering additional opportunities for collaborative research.

Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related field, an outstanding record of research accomplishments, and be internationally recognized experts in their field. Industrial experience and a strong track record in translational research would be a plus.

Required Attachments by Candidate
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Teaching Philosophy or Statement, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) of three professional references whom we may contact. To apply, please visit https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/search/uh-postings. The position is available effective September 1, 2026.

The University of Houston is response to the needs of dual career couples.

For more information please contact the Search Committee Chair:
Professor Navin Varadarajan
William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
http://www.chee.uh.edu/
E-mail: chbefacultysearch@egr.uh.edu

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.