Assistant Professor in Biomanufacturing

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The School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering is building a vibrant academic environment that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research that addresses critical societal needs. The School offers undergraduate and graduate engineering degree programs in biochemical engineering and biological engineering and has grown rapidly to over 450 undergraduate and graduate students and 23 faculty members. More information can be found at cmbe.uga.edu The University of Georgia is a public land-grant and sea-grant university located in Athens, GA. It is the oldest state-chartered institution in the United States and currently enrolls more than 36,000 students across 17 schools and colleges. Ranked among the top 20 public institutions by US News and World Report, UGA is a research-intensive university that prides itself on providing high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.

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Questions related to the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Sudhagar Mani ( smani@uga.edu ).Applications received before December 1, 2024, will be given full consideration.

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