Assistant Professor in Biomaterials Engineering and Mechano-Biology

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta's Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor role focusing on biomaterials engineering and mechano-biology, with research areas including bioprinting, regeneration, bioplastics, and biomaterials for biomedical applications. This in-person position is based at North Campus in Edmonton.

Applicants who value interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, science and industry are encouraged to

Qualifications

• Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor
• Focus on biomaterials engineering and mechano-biology
• Research areas include bioprinting, regeneration, bioplastics, mechano-biology, and biomaterials for biomedical applications

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality teaching in biomedical engineering
• Develop an externally funded research program
• Collaborate across disciplines and with industry to translate research

Skills

Biomaterials

Mechano-biology

Bioprinting

Biomedical applications

Education

PhD in Biomedical/ Materials Engineering

Tools

Bioprinting tools

Bioreactors

Job description

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank with a focus on biomaterials engineering and mechano-biology. We welcome applications from scholars with research in these or related areas: bioprinting, regeneration, bioplastics, mechano-biology, and biomaterials for biomedical applications.

The urgent need for efficient biologics and vaccine production, and tissue engineering, especially for emerging health threats, is critical. Although seemingly disparate examples, addressing these needs requires developing fundamental knowledge in scalable processes that leverage advancements in metabolic engineering, cell culture technologies, and bioseparation techniques. By focusing on these areas, engineers can create economically viable and environmentally sustainable processes, contributing to a transition to more sustainable practices that can be implemented across multiple industries.

This role will be in the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering. Applicants who value working across disciplinary boundaries, within and outside engineering, as well as with communities and industry, are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are looking to join a Faculty with a growing focus on interdisciplinary research and an emphasis on high-quality teaching, we welcome your application!