Open-Rank Faculty Position in Polymers for Sustainability and Circular Materials

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track assistant, associate or full professor in polymers for sustainability and circular materials. The successful candidate will build an externally funded programme on fundamental and technological challenges across the polymer lifecycle, from molecular design and synthesis to manufacturing, use, recycling and end of life. Areas include sustainable and bio-derived polymers; chemical recycling, depolymerisation and upcycling; low-carbon, energy-efficient polymer synthesis; biodegradable, compostable and environmentally responsive polymers; sustainable composites, nanocomposites, elastomers, coatings and adhesives; polymers for energy, water, environmental and biomedical uses; sustainable processing and manufacturing; and machine learning and data-driven discovery of sustainable polymers.

The appointment begins in fall 2027.

Application: full CV and cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, research statement, and contact information for at least three academic or professional references.