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Johns Hopkins University

Synthetic Biology Assistant Professor

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Department/Program: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringLocation State: MDClosing Date: 12/31/2024 at 11:59 PM US Eastern TimeFaculty Position in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Johns HopkinsThe Johns Hopkins University's Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering seeks applicants for tenure-track/tenured faculty positions. Candidates with research and teaching interests in Synthetic Biology and Artificial Living Systems relevant to chemical and biomolecular engineering will be considered.Candidates in these areas will contribute to the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Johns Hopkins University community and mission to educate tomorrow's leaders in ChemBE and pioneer technological advancements to address critical global challenges in energy, materials design, and precision medicine, to build a stronger, cleaner, and healthier future.Candidates in Synthetic Biology will seek to build living systems and components of living systems that address our greatest sustainability and bioproduction challenges in climate, chemicals, energy, food, and the environment in order to shape the green and circular economies of the 21st century. Candidates may also have a secondary thrust of applying synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, artificial biological systems, ML/AI, systems biology, and other approaches to biomedical areas such as immunology, virology, and cell therapies to continue building on our current strengths at Johns Hopkins University.The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is highly collaborative with an established track record of national leadership and developing new disciplines within chemical and biomolecular engineering. The Department has large, vibrant educational programs at the undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. levels as well as post-doctoral level.This past year, Johns Hopkins announced a major new investment in data science and the exploration of artificial intelligence that will be included in a new data science and translation institute, a new state-of-the-art facility, and recruitment of 110 new faculty over the next five years. The institute will bring together world-class experts in artificial intelligence, machine learning, applied mathematics, computer engineering, and computer science to fuel data-driven discovery in support of research activities across the institution including within the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department.In addition to its role in this initiative, the department is a leader in other major research centers and institutes at Johns Hopkins, including the Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI), the Institute for Nanobiotechnology (INBT), the Advanced Mammalian Biomanufacturing Innovation Center (AMBIC), International Biomanufacturing Network (IBIoNe), MINDS (Mathematical Institute for Data Science), the Maryland Area Research Computing Center (MARCC), and the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI). Faculty also collaborate frequently with scholars in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Applied Physics Laboratory, Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.Applicants should have a Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering or a related field, a track record of outstanding research, and a commitment to excellence in education and student mentoring. The Johns Hopkins Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering recognizes the value and experience of individuals of different backgrounds. The Department and Johns Hopkins University are strongly dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for all faculty, staff, and students, and to improving and sustaining equitable structures throughout our community.The expected base pay range for this position is $150,000-$200,000. The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the WSE/ChemBE faculty compensation program or pay from participation in WSE/ChemBE incentive compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.Priority will be given to applications received before 12/2/2024; however, applications will be accepted through 12/31/2024.Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that addresses outreach and belonging or diversity efforts, CV, references, and research and teaching statements.Total RewardsJohns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career, and retirement. More information can be found here:

Benefits and Worklife .Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits, and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance, and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.Pre-Employment InformationThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit

accessibility.jhu.edu .The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

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