Assistant Professor, Biology & Biomedical Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences

Overview

Assistant Professor, Biology & Biomedical Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences & College of Engineering

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts

• Job Location:
  
  Boston, MA
• Tracking Code:
• Posted Date: 11/17/2025
• Salary Range: $ – $
• Position Type:
  Full-Time/Regular

Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, and Biological Design Center (BDC) invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join the Bioengineering program. The faculty focus is on building synthetic tissues to understand design principles of biological systems, with research interests in regenerative medicine, organoids, and mechanobiology. The candidate will have a primary appointment split equally between Biomedical Engineering (College of Engineering) and Biology (College of Arts and Sciences).

Affiliated appointments with related centers and departments will be considered. The successful candidate will teach at graduate and undergraduate levels and lead an independent research program with potential for significant funding.

• Develop and lead an independent, externally funded research program in biology, biomedical engineering, or related areas.
• Teach effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Collaborate across departments and with centers such as the Biological Design Center and other related institutes.
• Contribute to the university’s mission by engaging in interdisciplinary research and advancing human health through tissue engineering and related fields.

• Ph.D. in a relevant area (e.g., biology, biomedical engineering, or related fields).
• Demonstrated potential for leading an independent research program and securing funding.
• Strong teaching ability at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Willingness to collaborate across divisions and programs.

• Applications received by January 10, 2026 will be given full consideration.
• Submit via Academic Jobs Online  with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, and a statement of teaching & mentorship.
• Provide names and contact information for three professional references.
• Direct inquiries to Michelle Pecoraro (mp22).
• Visit information about the Departments of Biology and Biomedical Engineering for additional context.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. The university adheres to nondiscrimination policies and conducts background checks for final candidates. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE. See the posting for more details and the official application link provided in the job listing.

Job Location:

Boston, MA;
Salary Range: $–$;
Posted date: 11/17/2025;
Tracking code: .