Assistant Professor, Biomedical Optics & Medical Devices

US Lawns; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision care

Free parking

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering. The position emphasizes biomedical optics research and medical device design, with teaching responsibilities and student mentorship.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate experience in research, teaching, and collaboration across disciplines. The college values cross-team work and committee service as part of faculty duties.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least one year of teaching/research experience in biomedical optics or medical device design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teach in biomedical optics with emphasis on medical device design using optics and photonics.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate/graduate students; advise on academic progression.
• Teach 1–2 courses per semester; participate in curriculum design and standards; contribute to college committees.

Skills

Biomedical optics

Photonics

Optical system design

Experimental methods

Medical device development

Mentoring students

Publish research

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Grant writing

International collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering. The position emphasizes biomedical optics research and medical device design, with teaching responsibilities and student mentorship.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate experience in research, teaching, and collaboration across disciplines. The college values cross-team work and committee service as part of faculty duties.