Texas A&M University - Biological & Agricultural Engineering - Assistant Professor of Biological Engineering

Company:

Texas A&M University

Division:

Biological & Agricultural Engineering

City:

College Station

State:

TX

County:

Brazos

Country:

USA

Email Address:

maria.king@ag.tamu.edu

Website URL:

https://apply.interfolio.com/189122

Posted: 08/05/2026

Assistant Professor of Biological Engineering

Department: Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department (BAEN)

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Biological Engineering

Job Rank: Assistant Professor, 9-month, full-time, tenure track

45% Research, 45% Teaching, 10% Service

Job Description: The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a 9-month, full-time tenure-track faculty position in Biological Engineering The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) use a multi-disciplinary systems approach to develop a nationally recognized research program focusing on but not limited to the following areas: (a) application of engineering principles and tools to biological systems – including microbes, viruses, toxins, plants, and animals – to optimize agricultural production, food safety, and environmental safety and sustainability, (b) analysis, sensing and modeling (computational/numerical, molecular) of microbial and organic materials including micro,- nanoplastics in food and airborne pathogen control for a deep understanding of the role of food processing technologies on microbial behavior and product safety; (c) design of processes and technologies for food, bioprocess, and molecular engineering applications, including food manufacturing systems, bioprocess development, and molecular-level engineering of biological components, with emphasis on structure–function relationships in biomolecules and complex biological systems, as well as food quality, safety, functionality, and sustainability, including management of bioaerosol emission, waste valorization and circular bioeconomy approaches; 2) develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering based on the interests and needs of the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department; 3) secure extramural funding from a variety of sources including federal, state, industry and private sources; and 4) serve the Department, College and University as assigned, and as opportunity and expertise permits.