Tenure-Track Professor — Bioengineering & Synthetic Biology

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oregon invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Bioengineering: Synthetic Biology (two positions) at the Knight Campus in Eugene, OR. The roles anchor experimental and computational biology with a focus on engineering biological systems and biomanufacturing, mentoring diverse trainees, and building collaborative programs.

The Knight Campus emphasizes interdisciplinary partnerships, translational impact, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities to accelerate scientific

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Engineering, Biology, Human Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Evidence of successful mentoring of trainees at any level (undergrad to postdoc).
• Record of research excellence with peer‑reviewed publications and extramural funding.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research program in synthetic biology and computational design.
• Collaborate across departments and external partners to advance bioengineering.
• Contribute to student mentoring and pedagogical innovation.

Skills

Computational biology

Experimental biology

Genome engineering

Biomaterials design

Machine learning in biology

Quantitative design-based biology

Education

Doctorate in Engineering/BIology/related field

Mentoring experience across trainee levels

Track record of publications and funding

Commitment to inclusive teaching/mentoring

Job description

University of Oregon invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Bioengineering: Synthetic Biology (two positions) at the Knight Campus in Eugene, OR. The roles anchor experimental and computational biology with a focus on engineering biological systems and biomanufacturing, mentoring diverse trainees, and building collaborative programs.

The Knight Campus emphasizes interdisciplinary partnerships, translational impact, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities to accelerate scientific