Assistant Professor - Biomedical Optics & Medical Devices

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Free parking

Job summary

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA seeks an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering to lead research in biomedical optics and to teach courses in engineering disciplines.

The role includes mentoring students, developing curriculum, and serving on college committees, with emphasis on translating optics and photonics into medical device concepts.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field.
• One year of teaching or research experience in biomedical optics.
• Experience publishing in peer‑reviewed journals or conferences on optics and photonics.
• Experience designing optical instrumentation for medical applications.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate or graduate students.
• Experience collaborating with international and local collaborators.
• Experience writing and reviewing grant proposals.
• Experience developing portable optics for low‑resource settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in biomedical optics and medical device design using optics and photonics.
• Teach one to two courses per semester, advise up to 14 students annually, and participate in curriculum development.
• Mentor students, supervise research projects, and contribute to college committees.
• Engage in cross‑department collaborations and research initiatives.

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field)

Job description

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA seeks an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering to lead research in biomedical optics and to teach courses in engineering disciplines.

The role includes mentoring students, developing curriculum, and serving on college committees, with emphasis on translating optics and photonics into medical device concepts.