Assistant Professor of Bioengineering

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston, TX, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in bioengineering, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The department emphasizes cancer bioengineering, immunoengineering and neuroengineering, bioprinting and biomanufacturing, mechanobiology, and disease studies.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, perform high-quality research, and build an extramurally funded program while mentoring students in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by start date.
• Strong commitment to teaching, advising and mentoring.
• Demonstrated scholarly research potential with collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Establish a funded research program and collaborate across disciplines.
• Provide service to the university and broader scientific community.

Skills

Teaching commitment

Research excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Bioengineering or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Bioengineering

Tenure-Track Faculty Opening in Bioengineering at RiceUniversity

https://bioengineering.rice.edu/

https://engineering.rice.edu/

The Department of Bioengineering at Rice University, located inHouston, TX, seeks applications for a tenure-track AssistantProfessor position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.The Department of Bioengineering, a Top 10 ranked department by USNews & World Report, is located in the BioScience ResearchCollaborative building, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center, thelargest medical center in the world. We encourage candidates in thefollowing areas to apply: cancer bioengineering, immunoengineeringand immunotherapy, neuroengineering, bioprinting andbiomanufacturing, mechanobiology, and studies of disease anddisease mechanisms. However, candidates from all areas ofbioengineering will be considered. Outstanding candidates at higherranks (Associate Professor or Full Professor) may also beconsidered.

The selected candidate will be expected to teach and developundergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise; performhigh-quality research in their specialized area and presentfindings from their research in peer-reviewed publications andconferences; establish a strong research program supported byextramural funding; be involved in service to the university andbroader scientific community; and collaborate with faculty indiverse disciplines. The successful candidate will be required tohave a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoringundergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualifiedapplicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion,age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnicorigin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteranstatus. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greaterrepresentation ofwomen,scholars of color, people withdisabilities,veterans, and others whohave historicallybeenunderrepresented in bioengineering; attract students from awide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerateprogress inbuildinga faculty and staff varied in background and thought;andmaintain an environment that fosters interaction and understandingwithinourcommunity.

About the Department of Bioengineering

The Department of Bioengineering at Rice University is a vibrant,interdisciplinary community advancing research and education at theintersection of engineering, biology, and medicine. Located inHouston and situated adjacent to the Texas Medical Center, thedepartment offers exceptional opportunities for collaboration withleading clinical and research institutions. Faculty pursueinnovative basic and translational research across areas includingbiomaterials, tissue engineering, synthetic biology, biomedicalimaging, computational bioengineering, immunoengineering, andglobal health, while preparing the next generation of leaders toaddress pressing challenges in human health.

About the School of Engineering and Computing

Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering andComputing is a top-ranked program that empowers the next generationof leaders with strong technical and communication skills, creativeproblem solving and the ability to work in multidisciplinaryteams.

About Rice University

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research universitylocated in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District andadjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate andgraduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body ofapproximately 4,800 undergraduate and 4,100 graduate students. Riceconsistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and thetop 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); itsendowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in bioengineering ora related field conferred by the year employment commences andprofessional experience consistent with the position rank. Allapplicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching,and collegial service.

Rice University

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer withcommitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employmentqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnicorigin, genetic information, disability or protected veteranstatus.

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