Peura Professorship | Biomedical Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the endowed Robert and Carol Peura Professorship in Biomedical Engineering (BME).

This tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level emphasizes an innovative and sustainable career that balances research and teaching, aligned with BME strengths such as biomechanics, computational modeling, biomaterials, tissue engineering, disease modeling, and health disparities.

Responsibilities

• Endowed professorship in Biomedical Engineering with tenure at Associate or Full Professor level.
• Balance research and teaching while advancing the department's strategic priorities.

Job description

JOB TITLE

Peura Professorship | Biomedical Engineering

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Biomedical Engineering

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the endowed Robert and Carol Peura Professorship in Biomedical Engineering (BME). This prestigious professorship, the first of its kind in BME, will be a tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants must demonstrate an innovative and sustainable career that integrates and balances research and teaching.

Job Description

This position is aligned with a new hiring initiative focused on "purposeful embodiment for engineered human health," which calls for candidates whose research incorporates modeling and simulation. The Peura Professor will be a key, initial, hire in association with this initiative and, as such, will be expected to collaboratively work with Department, School, and campus colleagues and leadership to thoughtfully help recruit and mentor other faculty whose expertise also supports the effort. The individual is also expected to provide teaching and research expertise that supports BME strategic strengths and goals. Our Departmental areas of strength include biomechanics, computational modeling, biomaterials, tissue engineering, disease modeling, robotic surgery, advanced biomanufacturing and bioMEMs, coupled with a strong interest in examining health disparities and the social factors that influence biomedical design and implementation. The BME Department values innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Our department delivers a vibrant ABET-accredited undergraduate BME program with approximately 350 undergraduate and 70 graduate students pursuing BS, MS, MEng, and Ph.D. degrees. We are housed in the WPI Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park (www.wpi.edu/Admin/LSBC/index.html), a state-of-the art, mixed-use research facility. WPI is a nationally recognized private research university with a strong focus on engineering, science, and technology. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the second-largest city in New England and just an hour drive from Boston, WPI offers exceptional opportunities for biomedical research and innovation. Our strategic location and strong institutional partnerships support robust research collaborations and technology translation. Faculty have close collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School, located 2 miles from WPI, with full access to its cutting-edge research facilities, including animal research facility, advanced imaging, surgical core, and more. In addition, our faculty maintain active partnerships with leading universities, hospitals, and biotech companies across the greater Boston area. Worcester offers a vibrant and convenient lifestyle, with local museums, performing arts venues, diverse dining options, and easy access to outdoor destinations.

At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low-faculty members, students, and other partners work collaboratively on real-world projects and purposeful research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. Our department and institute are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to meet personal, departmental, and institutional goals.

Compensation

Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI's benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

About WPI

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant community of extraordinary students,talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI, offers competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.