ChemBE Systems/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence Professor all ranks

ChemBE Systems/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence Professor - all ranks

Requisition #: A-171939-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: Whiting School of Engineering

Department/Program: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21218

Closing Date:
Open until filled

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General Description

Faculty position in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Johns Hopkins

The Johns Hopkins University's Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering seeks applicants a tenure-track/tenured faculty positions.  Candidates with research and teaching interests in Systems Theory (Design -from plant level to molecular- and/or Control) with a strong component in Data Science/Atrtificial Intelligence 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 the Systems/Data Science/Artificial Intelligence area will perform original research at the interface between chemical engineering modeling/scientific computation and modern Data Science and Machine Learning. Possible efforts include but are not limited to modern design and optimization ().

Creative uses of DSAI in materials/chemicals/process discovery/design, or towards novel computational approaches to atomistic simulations or biological systems modeling are of direct interest.

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

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), 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 , 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 at a rank of Assistant Professor 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 given to applications receieved before 10/17/2025.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that addresses outreach and belonging or diversity efforts, CV, references, and research and teaching statements. 

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting.

Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

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The 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.

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Background Checks

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Vaccine Requirements

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 .

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.

This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM).

SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit and all other JHU applicants should visit .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus.

Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination.

This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing.

Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers.

Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.