Chair and Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Description Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) at Vanderbilt University. This position seeks an accomplished visionary leader dedicated to overseeing a department committed to impactful research and innovative educational programs. A strong record in research, education, mentorship, and service is required. The next Chair is expected to direct ChBE during a time of historic growth and expansion for both ChBE and the School of Engineering at Vanderbilt. The School of Engineering has announced a commitment to establishing an interdisciplinary Energy Cluster aimed at addressing grand societal and scientific challenges ( https://engineering.vanderbilt.edu/2025/10/06/school-of-engineering-launches-global-search-for-10-new-faculty-members/ ). This search is open to all areas; however, candidates with research interests applied to areas of energy storage and conversion, catalysis and separations, electrochemical engineering, advanced materials, and manufacturing are of particular interest. Applicants for this tenured Professor position will be eligible for the endowed John R. Hall Chair in Chemical Engineeri...