Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering (Bioprocessing, Sustainability, Energy)

About the role

The Department of Chemical Engineering at McGill University seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor to lead research and teaching in bioprocessing, sustainability, and energy. The successful candidate will join a historic department of 16 professors and contribute to McGill’s international reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent research program in process intensification or bioprocess engineering.
• Secure competitive research funding and publish in high‑impact journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in chemical engineering.
• Supervise graduate students and post‑doctoral researchers.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (or closely related field); undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated record of outstanding research achievements and potential.
• Excellent written and oral English communication; French language skills are an asset.
• Eligibility to register with a Canadian professional engineering association within five years of appointment.

Required skills

• Process intensification (catalysis, thermodynamics, advanced separations, integrated design).
• Scaling and modularization of chemical processes, electrification, plasma technology.
• Bioprocess engineering (bioreactor design, scale‑up/down, downstream processing).
• Process analytical technology, process control, omics‑based process optimization.
• Continuous biomanufacturing and biomaterial fabrication.

What we offer

• Permanent, tenure‑track appointment with research support.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a vibrant, multicultural campus in Montreal.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration aligned with McGill’s Strategic Research Plan.