Assistant Professor of Bioengineering

Assistant Professor of Bioengineering Tenure-Track Faculty Opening in Bioengineering at Rice University (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). /

The Department of Bioengineering at Rice University, located in Houston, TX, seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.The Department of Bioengineering, a Top 10 ranked department by USNews & World Report, is located in the Bio Science Research Collaborative building, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world.

We encourage candidates in the following areas to apply: cancer bioengineering, immunoengineeringand immunotherapy, neuroengineering, bioprinting andbiomanufacturing, mechanobiology, and studies of disease and disease mechanisms. However, candidates from all areas ofbioengineering will be considered. Outstanding candidates at higherranks (Associate Professor or Full Professor) may also be considered.

The selected candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise; perform high-quality research in their specialized area and present findings from their research in peer-reviewed publications and conferences; establish a strong research program supported byextramural funding; be involved in service to the university and broader scientific community; and collaborate with faculty indiverse disciplines. The successful candidate will be required tohave a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion,age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation ofwomen,scholars of color, people with disabilities,veterans, and others whohave historicallybeenunderrepresented in bioengineering; attract students from awide range of countries and backgrounds;

accelerate progress inbuildinga faculty and staff varied in background and thought;and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understandingwithinourcommunity.

The Department of Bioengineering at Rice University is a vibrant,interdisciplinary community advancing research and education at the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine. Located in Houston and situated adjacent to the Texas Medical Center, the department offers exceptional opportunities for collaboration with leading clinical and research institutions. Faculty pursueinnovative basic and translational research across areas includingbiomaterials, tissue engineering, synthetic biology, biomedical imaging, computational bioengineering, immunoengineering, andglobal health, while preparing the next generation of leaders toaddress pressing challenges in human health.

Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing is a top-ranked program that empowers the next generation of leaders with strong technical and communication skills, creative problem solving and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 4,800 undergraduate and 4,100 graduate students. Riceconsistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and thetop 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report);

itsendowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in bioengineering ora related field conferred by the year employment commences and professional experience consistent with the position rank. All applicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching,and collegial service.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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