Opportunities for Graduate Students

Where do our students go after finishing their graduate degrees?

Industry Careers at companies like 3M, AbbVie, ADM, Arkema, Black & Veatch, Burns & McDonnell, Chemours Chem Company, Chesapeake Energy, ChevronPhillips Chem Co., DuPont, Energy Future Initiative, EQT Corporation, General Motors, Intel, UTC, Schulmerger, and Samsung

Post-Doctoral Positions at institutions such as MIT, University of Texas-Austin, and the University of Colorado

National Lab Research at locations such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

Startup Companies resulting from graduate research like Avium, LLC., Bond Biosciences, Iconium Engineering Company, Orion Biosciences, Savara Pharmaceuticals, and Agrivida, Inc.

Academic Positions throughout the United States and around the world

Scholarship Opportunities

  • CPE Academic Support Requests - OPEN FOR SPRING 2023. (Link to application) Average awards in Fall 2022 were $500.

Funding resources

Research or Non-academic Opportunties

  • AIChE Midwest - Call for Poster Presentation Abstract

    [Posted 1.31.22] The Poster Presentation Abstract Submission deadline is quickly approaching! If you or anyone you know may be interested in submitting an abstract for the conference, pass on the information. (Deadline 2.14.22)

  • 2023 Summer Robotics Internships with DOE

    [Posted 1.20.23] Description: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) Robotics Internship Program offers 10-week, hands-on, practical summer internships at DOE national laboratories. Why should I apply? As a participant in the EERE Robotics Internship Program, you will engage in research-level robotics activities under the guidance of a mentor who is a technical staff scientist or engineer at a federal national laboratory. You will gain a competitive edge by applying your education, talent, and skills to research and development projects focused on robotics and advanced manufacturing. You will also be able to establish connections with DOE scientists and subject matter experts that promote long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, and DOE. What will I do? : Internship activities will vary based on the assigned research project and hosting facility. You can choose the project you are most interested in for the summer! As part of your application, you will identify your top 3 research projects from the 2023 Robotics Project Catalog. You can review the catalog at ***https://orise.orau.gov/AMsummer/robotics/default.html*** by scrolling to the bottom of the webpage. While your preferences will be considered during the final selection process, it is not guaranteed that you will be offered one of the projects listed.

  • DOE Solar Energy Technology Offices (SETO)

    [Posted 1/4/23] The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) drives research, manufacturing, and market solutions to make the abundant solar energy resources in the United States more affordable and accessible for Americans. Learn more at https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/about-solar-energy-technologies-office Applicants selected as a participant will join the SETO team responsible for carrying out activities critical to SETO’s technology mission. For more information about the SETO, visit https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-energy-technologies-office . SETO applications are reviewed (and offers are made) two times per year with rolling application deadlines of January 15th and July 15th. Recommendations are due January 18th and July 18th, so make sure your recommendations have been received by then in order for your application to be considered. The application review process takes approximately 3-4 months.

  • 2023 OTC

    CALL FOR PAPERS [Submit by March 7.23] The 2023 OTC Brasil Program Committee is now accepting abstracts for next year’s event, which takes place 24–26 October in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Become an industry thought leader and submit your abstract to help accelerate offshore R&D efforts, support business opportunities, and address the challenges faced by the offshore energy sector.

  • AFB International Associate Product Manager

    We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide. ​

  • Self Memorial Scholarship

    [Posted 1.27.23] The Madison and Lila Self Memorial Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that recognizes outstanding seniors from the University of Kansas who will be transitioning into their first year of a master’s or doctoral degree program at KU in the fall semester. This scholarship award provides each recipient with $10,000 for their first year, with half payable to the student at the beginning of the first semester of enrollment in a graduate program (fall/$5,000), and half payable at the beginning of the second semester of enrollment (spring/$5,000). This scholarship is applied directly to the student’s tuition and fees bill. (Deadline 3.6.23)

  • Layfayette College - Visiting Graduate Student Scholar

    [Posted 1.27.23] Seeking doctoral students in chemical engineering who have an interest in an academic career at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) to apply for a 10-week summer research position. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in polymers research. The program goals are to train and mentor graduate students preparing for careers at undergraduate-focused institutions to help them build the skills and experiences needed to develop, fund, and maintain an undergraduate-driven research program. The visiting graduate student would gain the first-hand experience of working in a laboratory at a PUI, which would include mentoring undergraduate students while contributing to the research aims of a recently funded NSF CAREER grant centered in the area of stimuli-responsive polymers. On-campus housing and stipend will be provided. (Deadline 3.13.23)

  • K-State Pollution Prevention Institute Summer Internship

    [Posted 1.31.23] Seeking internship applications from students in engineering, environmental science, and other relevant physical sciences (chemistry, biology, etc.), who are in their junior level or higher, including graduate students, for a 2023 summer internship. The internships are paid ($20 per hour), 11-week summer internships. Interns will be paired with Kansas companies to research and develop projects that will prevent pollution by reducing usage of energy, water, and toxic chemicals, producing recommendations that help the environment.Deadline: Screenings began January 31, 2023, but applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

  • University of Nebraska - REU

    Our 10-week, intensive undergraduate research program offers students the opportunity to learn and conduct research in our state-of-the-art facilities while previewing graduate school life at a Big Ten institution. Most of our research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) are funded by the NSF, USDA, or NIFA.  Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with faculty and peers, and have fun with social and professional development activities, all while receiving numerous benefits. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education are encouraged to apply; however, due to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (those holding a green card). Find the 2023 programs here. We are committed to quality mentoring and research projects and limit our summer offerings to active research labs and projects led by faculty who have established themselves as excellent undergraduate student mentors. [Priority review of applications begin Wednesday, February 1 and all applications are due by Wednesday, March 1.]

  • University of Tulsa - Solar and Alternative Technologies REU

    (Posted 2.7.23) May 21 – July 28, 2023 - Gain experience in a university research lab $5,600 traineeship + housing + food allowance. Projects in Biocatalysts, Biofuels, Carbon sequestration materials, Concentrated solar power materials Polymer films for Li-ion batteries, Electrodeposition of thin-film photovoltaics Solid-state refrigerator materials [Deadline 2.28.23]

  • Penn State University CE Department - REU

    (Posted 2.7.23) Focused on the Integration of Biology and Materials May 30 – August 4, 2023. 10-week collaborative research experience for undergraduate students aimed at advancing the field and applications of biomolecular materials. Projects will span a variety of topics including design of biomaterials, control of living-nonliving interfaces, tissue engineering, biocatalysis, and development of processes for effective recovery of biomolecules. In addition to the research experience, students will participate in a variety of technical and social activities including seminars and facilities tours. Interactions with other REU sites at Penn State and a focus on collaborative work in teams will provide social, research, and personal growth opportunities beyond the research project work. Undergraduate students in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or related majors are encouraged to apply [Deadline 2.15.23]

  • CE Department at the University of - REU

    (Posted 2.6.23) From Bench to Market: Engineering Systems for High Efficiency Separations Research Experience for Undergraduates (Separations & Commercialization REU). The program is funded by the National Science Foundation through the Research Experience for Undergraduates program and is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The Separations & Commercialization REU program will offer research experiences in laboratories that are working towards the goals of improving separation efficiency and reducing separation processing costs to a diverse group of undergraduate students. Participants will interact with faculty and graduate students to plan and execute a 10-week research project. A unique component of this REU program is the commercialization assessment training (CAT) series that will prepare them to think about the potential commercialization of traditional hypothesis-driven research early in the process. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with industry leaders in the separation field through the CAT series, industrial mentorships, as well as industrial site visits locally and in Texas.

Open Academic Positions

  • North Dakota Assistant Professor Openning

    [Posted 2.7.23] The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of North Dakota is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting in Fall 2023. Applicants should be committed to excellence in both teaching and research, with a preference for research interests that complement current department expertise in sustainable energy systems, biomass processing, advanced materials, and engineering education. Applicants may find additional information and apply online at: https://campus.und.edu/human-resources/careers/job-openings.html (Deadline 2.10.23)

  • West Virginia Teaching/Assisant Professors

    [Posted 2.7.23] We are currently searching for a Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering (starting Fall 2023) in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at West Virginia University. Details of the position as well as the procedure to apply can be found at: Job Description - Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor - CBE - Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources (21592) (taleo.net)

  • Howard University

    [Posted 2.7.23] The Department of Chemical Engineering at Howard University invites applications from exceptional candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department has an outstanding ABET accredited undergraduate program, a well-established Master’s degree program, and is now seeking to expand its research portfolio and implement a doctoral program in chemical engineering. Interested candidates should assemble and submit an application package consisting of: 1) a cover letter, 2) statements of the candidate’s research and teaching interests, 3) a statement regarding their views on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including past and current contributions as well as their vision and plans for the future in these areas, 4) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, 5) three representative publications, and 6) the names of four professional references including complete contact information (postal address, phone number, and email address) via e-mail to the Search Committee at CEA.ChE@howard.edu.

  • University of Kentucky Positions Open

    [Posted 2.7.23] The College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer faculty position with teaching duties focused primarily on hands-on first-year engineering education. The faculty appointment will be in the UK College of Engineering, and will complement the expertise of our current faculty team affiliated with the First-Year Engineering program. The appointment is on a nine-month (academic year) basis, and is long-term renewable with satisfactory performance. The anticipated start date is July 17, 2023. To prepare for the Fall 2023 semester, one month of summer support will be offered and applicants must be available for preparation and training during summer 2023. Opportunities to teach and/or participate in research in future summer sessions for additional compensation may be available. [Applications will be reviewed beginning February 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.]

  • Lafayette College Visiting Scholars Program

    [Posted 1.20.23] The Visiting Graduate Student Scholars Program at Lafayette College invites doctoral students in chemical engineering who have an interest in an academic career at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) to apply for a 10-week summer research position. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in polymers research. The program goals are to train and mentor graduate students preparing for careers at undergraduate-focused institutions to help them build the skills and experiences needed to develop, fund, and maintain an undergraduate-driven research program. The visiting graduate student would gain the first-hand experience of working in a laboratory at a PUI, which would include mentoring undergraduate students while contributing to the research aims of a recently funded NSF CAREER grant centered in the area of stimuli-responsive polymers. On-campus housing and stipend will be provided.

  • The University of Akron (UA)

    [Posted 1.20.23] The Department of Chemical, Biomolecular and Corrosion Engineering, within the College of Engineering and Polymer Science, at The University of Akron (UA) is seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin in Fall 2023, with a preference for candidates with research interests in materials, specifically reaction engineering, catalysis, and their application in advance energy or bioengineering. We highly appreciate your help to distribute this information to anyone (grad students, post-docs, or friend) that you think would be interested in this position. Please find our formal application link, https://www.uakron.edu/hr/job-openings/openings.dot, Job # 14100 (Deadline 2.17.23)

  • Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at South Dakota Mines

    {Posted 12.1.22] Currently has three faculty searches ongoing. CBE faculty members at SD Mines will have the opportunity to conduct research through the new $30MM POET Bioproducts Institute, a joint pilot-scale research institute between the State of South Dakota, POET, South Dakota State University, and the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.

  • Lafayette College: Visiting Asst Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Enginee…

    [Posted 1.27.23] Seeking candidates with demonstrated enthusiasm and experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduates, and an ability to teach effectively at all levels of the curriculum. Specialties in biological systems and/or materials sciences is a plus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related field, and a B.S. in chemical engineering is preferred. Candidates will teach three courses per semester. We especially welcome applications from candidates who will contribute to Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. (Deadline 2.19.23)