Endowed Chair, Biomedical Engineering — Strategic Leader

The University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for the Riccio Endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering. The appointment, beginning September 1, 2027, targets scholars with a sustained record of external funding and strong scholarly publications, who will teach and develop new curricula in BME across graduate and undergraduate programs.

Successful candidates will foster cross-disciplinary collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School and regional hospitals, and lead a strategic,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field required.
• Tenured appointment at Associate or Full Professor rank (or equivalent senior position) is required.
• Record of external research funding as principal investigator is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program in Biomedical Engineering.
• Teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in Biomedical Engineering.
• Develop new curricula and mentor undergraduate and graduate students as well as junior faculty.
• Contribute meaningful service to the department, college, university, and external communities.

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for the Riccio Endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering. The appointment, beginning September 1, 2027, targets scholars with a sustained record of external funding and strong scholarly publications, who will teach and develop new curricula in BME across graduate and undergraduate programs.

Successful candidates will foster cross-disciplinary collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School and regional hospitals, and lead a strategic,