Empire Innovation Professor — Biomedical Engineering (AI & Biotech)

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in New York is seeking an Associate or Full Professor in Biomedical Engineering, titled Empire Innovation Professor. The ideal candidate will lead research in AI and biotechnology, overseeing graduate education and establishing collaborations across disciplines. Applicants must hold a PhD or MD/PhD and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. This role offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Excellence in research, teaching, service, and mentoring.
• Internationally recognized scholarship or evidence of sustained externally funded research programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program and secure external funding.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Mentor graduate students and advise students at all levels.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and clinicians across the university.
• Participate in the newly launched Innovation Hub.

Skills

AI-assisted diagnostics

AI-accelerated drug discovery

AI-enabled personalized medicine

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Technology commercialization

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in biomedical engineering or a closely related field

Job description

A prominent university in New York is seeking an Associate or Full Professor in Biomedical Engineering, titled Empire Innovation Professor. The ideal candidate will lead research in AI and biotechnology, overseeing graduate education and establishing collaborations across disciplines. Applicants must hold a PhD or MD/PhD and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. This role offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.