Assistant/Associate Professor

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness membership

Wellness programs

Job summary

NC State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering (Lampe Joint Department). The position supports an independent, externally funded research program and teaches at undergraduate and graduate levels, with a primary appointment at NC State and a tenure home in the College of Engineering.

Candidates will collaborate across engineering, basic sciences, and clinical disciplines, pursue translational research with potential for

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and grow an independent, externally funded research program in Biomedical Engineering.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations with engineering faculty, basic science researchers, and/or clinical investigators.
• Contribute to the department’s research mission through scholarship advancing biomedical technologies and improving human health.
• Teach and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in biomedical engineering, aligned with your expertise.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees and contribute to a supportive academic environment.
• Participate in service activities supporting the department, college, and broader academic community.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Scholarly publishing

Externally funded research

Teaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

This position will be used to hire a candidate who has applied to the posting PG150744EP. Multiple hires are made from the posting.

Posting Information

Posting Number

PG194970EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant/Associate Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary commensurate upon experience and qualifications

Work Schedule

varies as needed

Job Location

Department

Lampe Joint Department of BME

About the Department

The Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering ( BME )is a unique program that bridges the School of Medicine and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) and the College of Engineering at NC State University. Furthermore, the resources of the UNC -NC State Rehabilitation Engineering Core (http://rec.bme.unc.edu/), Human Movement Science Program at UNC (http://hmsc.unc.edu), NSF ERC ASSIST Center at NC State, and NC State College of Veterinary Medicine provide powerful opportunities for Rehabilitation Engineering faculty to develop multidisciplinary and translational collaborations. Our mission is to improve human quality of life, personal and work environments, and rehabilitation products and processes through careful study, analysis, research, and design of innovative technologies to benefit the people of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.

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The Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is a supportive, highly collaborative community driven by a shared mission: to improve human quality of life through rigorous study, analysis, research, and the design and translation of innovative technologies that benefit the people of North Carolina and the broader global community.

In this role, candidates will join a vibrant department that values interdisciplinary thinking and real-world impact. We seek outstanding faculty candidates conducting research in areas that complement or expand our strengths in Biomedical Microdevices, Rehabilitation Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, Pharmacoengineering, and Regenerative Medicine. Lampe BME’s mission is to “Unite Engineering and Medicine to Improve Lives,” and our goal is to make an impact through ideation, translation, and commercialization of technologies to have an impact on human health and well-being.

Candidates will have the opportunity to grow and sustain an independent research program while collaborating across engineering, basic sciences, and clinical disciplines. Patenting, licensing, and startup companies that license faculty’s University IP are highly encouraged. The position includes a primary appointment at NC State University with tenure home within the College of Engineering, access to shared resources at both NC State and UNC–Chapel Hill, and laboratory space located in Engineering Building 3 on NC State’s Centennial Campus—at the heart of the College of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish, maintain, and grow an independent, externally funded research program in Biomedical Engineering.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations with engineering faculty, basic science researchers, and/or clinical investigators.
• Contribute to the department’s research mission through scholarship that advances biomedical technologies and improves human health.
• Teach and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in biomedical engineering, in areas aligned with your expertise.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees and contribute to a supportive, open academic environment.
• Participate in service activities that support the department, college, and broader academic community.

This position is for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in all areas related to Biomedical Engineering. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

In addition to core responsibilities, there will be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties that support the department’s academic and research missions.

Other Responsibilities

Candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate student education, likely teaching classes in areas of pharmacoengineering. Successful candidates are expected to establish active externally funded research programs and to achieve excellence in teaching and training at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Qualified candidates should have a doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank requires evidence of scholarly productivity relative to career stage and clear potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program.

Appointment at the Associate Professor rank requires a sustained record of scholarly excellence, including peer-reviewed publications, successful external funding, and leadership in interdisciplinary research.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing biomedical engineering research that improves human health and quality of life.
• Ability to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Strong capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering faculty, basic science researchers, and/or clinical investigators.
• Record of scholarly activity, including dissemination of research through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
• Ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate education through teaching and mentoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to support research dissemination, collaboration, teaching, and training.
• Alignment with, or potential to complement, departmental research strengths in biomedical microdevices, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical imaging, pharmacoengineering, or regenerative medicine.
• Interest in translational research pathways, including commercialization and/or application in human clinical populations, where appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence in teaching, mentoring, advising, and training students and trainees at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels.
• Academic scholarship that will integrate well with the College of Engineering
• Demonstrated leadership or coordination of interdisciplinary research initiatives or teams.
• Experience securing external research funding as a principal investigator.
• Research experience that demonstrates a clear pathway to translation, commercialization, clinical application, or protection of intellectual property, with a strong preference for bench-driven engineering science and collaboration across core engineering disciplines.
• Experience engaging with external partners, including industry or clinical collaborators

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

10/16/2026

Anticipated Close Date

Position Number

00111817

Position Type

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

147501 - Lampe Joint Department of BME

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests
• Resume/CV

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