Tenure-Track Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Biomaterials

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering to expand imaging, biomaterials, and translational biomedical engineering. The ideal candidate will develop an independent program in advanced biomaterials for tissue repair and disease modeling.

Strong publication history, external funding experience, and teaching/mentoring capabilities are essential for this multidisciplinary role.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong publication record and conference presentations.
• Experience in securing external funding and grant applications.
• Teaching and mentoring undergraduates and graduates.
• Ability to build collaborations across engineering, medicine, and biology.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program in biomaterials for tissue repair and regeneration.
• Lead imaging, biomaterials design, fabrication, characterization, and evaluation.
• Secure external funding and collaborations across institutes.
• Teach biomedical engineering courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor students and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Grant writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Publications

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Tools

Multiphoton microscopy

Job description

University of Houston seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering to expand imaging, biomaterials, and translational biomedical engineering. The ideal candidate will develop an independent program in advanced biomaterials for tissue repair and disease modeling.

Strong publication history, external funding experience, and teaching/mentoring capabilities are essential for this multidisciplinary role.