Biological Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

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Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Professor
Job Summary:
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering seeks applicants at all ranks with a distinguished academic record and exceptional potential for creative chemical and biological engineering research. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body; mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; developing and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; contributing to professional and public service; participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges.
The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department has a long tradition of academic excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; educating, mentoring, and inspiring future leaders; conducting research that is of vital importance to society; and serving Wisconsin, our nation, and the world through professional pursuits. A consistently strong emphasis on fundamentals provides our students with the skills they need to succeed in their careers. Many of our graduates are leaders in chemical engineering in both academia and industry. Graduate and undergraduate students at Wisconsin work closely with faculty outreach activities on campus and in the community, or in international education and research programs.
UW-Madison is recognized consistently as on of the world's leading universities, and for decades our department has maintained the highest ranking in both graduate and undergraduate programs. The department has strategic priorities of embracing students, faculty and staff and cultivating a thriving community that is welcoming, supportive, and respectful. The Department is committed to supporting its faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates who can contribute to these priorities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas in their cover letter, research statement, and/or teaching statement.
Madison, Wisconsin, a city of more than 250,000, has been named on top-10 lists for tech growth centers, and consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, and play.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program.
Department:

• College of Engineering, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Compensation:

• Negotiable - 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering or a related field. The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative, significant and impactful research program, the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring. The candidate's years of experience and professional accomplishments will be commensurate with the rank sought. Associate and Full professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet the tenure standards of the UW-Madison Divisional Committee and the College of Engineering

Education:

• PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering or related field required by employment start date.

How to Apply:

• Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of research and teaching interests in one complete file upload. Applicants must also provide the contact information for three references within the application.

Deadline:

• For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on November 10, 2025. Applications may be accepted until position is filled.

Contact Information:
Kelly Moran
Department Administrator
kelly.moran@wisc.edu
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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