Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - AI Computational Bioimaging - R160046

Columbus Campus,Dreese Laboratories (0279)

Oct 05, 2026

Depts. of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering,

College of Engineering

Position Overview

The Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Biomedical Engineering (BME) at The Ohio State University invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor. This position seeks candidates who will advance rigorous foundational methodological advancements in AI for computational bioimaging. The applicant’s research area must complement the current research portfolios in these departments. The position will start as early as August 15, 2027.

Immigration/visa sponsorship may be available in limited situations, but all decisions concerning immigration/visa sponsorship will depend on an evaluation of complexity and risk. We will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position for individuals subject to the J-1 two-year home residency requirement or who will require consular processing for a visa to come to the United States to begin work at the university.

Performance Objectives

• Perform high-quality, high-impact research in the domain of AI for computational bioimaging.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within ECE and BME.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students in ECE and BME towards successful completion of their degree programs.
• Display an attitude conducive of good citizenship, including a commitment to interact with others in a professional, ethical, and constructive fashion.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of demonstrated efforts in research, including publications in top journals and conferences within the field of interest.
• Potential to attract competitive peer-reviewed funding based on a compelling research vision and plan for independent future work.
• Potential to teach, attract, and mentor graduate students.
• Potential to teach and supervise undergraduate students from all backgrounds.
• Potential to perform collaborative, cross-disciplinary research
• Potential to perform outreach and engagement that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values.
• Demonstrated ability to be a conscientious member of the university and/or research community.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the desire and ability to work constructively, decisively, and collegially with internal and external colleagues and in multi-disciplinary settings.
• Ideal candidates willdemonstratesignificant AIexpertiseas a core element of their scholarship.

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