Assistant​/Associate​/Professor in Neurotechnology

Assistant/Associate/Professor in Neurotechnology

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. The University values candidates who have experience working with diverse students, staff, faculty and patients and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

• Rank:
  Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open rank)
• Department:
  College of Engineering – Electrical and Computer Engineering & Biomedical Engineering
• City:
  Salt Lake City, UT
• Start Date:
  
  7/1/2026

Lead and develop a world‑class research program in neurotechnology, brain–computer interfaces, and bionics. Engage in collaborative research, service, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Provide mentorship to Ph.D. students and contribute to the interdisciplinary training programs.

• Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. with research experience in neural engineering or closely aligned fields.
• Demonstrated track record of high‑impact research evidenced by scholarly publications.
• Strong potential (assistant rank) or established record (associate rank) of extramural funding.
• Experience in teaching core and specialized engineering courses.
• Exceptional potential to lead a fully funded research program and train Ph.D. students over decades.
• Experience with clinical trials, entrepreneurship, and industry collaborations is highly encouraged.

• Neural interfaces, neuroprostheses, neurorobotics
• Neural signal processing, brain‑computer interfaces, neuromodulation
• Implantable systems, neuro‑biocompatibility, neuromorphic computing/bio‑inspired AI
• Implantable cortical brain‑computer interfaces and implanted spinal neuromodulation in humans

• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt starting in January and will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities.

Background checks and education verification are required for all full‑time faculty hires.

• What engineering department(s) do you align with? Select all that apply.
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
• What medical department(s) do you align with? Select all that apply.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Other – Write In
• What models do you work with? Select all that apply.
  • Humans
  • Non‑human primates
  • Other large animal
  • Other small animal
• Do you publish in top robotics venues (e.g., ICORR, ICRA, IROS, RA‑L, Bio Rob, Science Robotics) and would you align with the Robotics Center?
  • Yes
  • No
• What courses would you be able to teach? Select all that apply.
  • Undergraduate electrical engineering courses
  • Undergraduate computer engineering courses
  • Undergraduate biomedical engineering courses
  • Graduate level robotics courses
  • Graduate level neuroscience/neurophysiology courses
  • Graduate level neural interface circuit design course
  • Graduate level neuromodulation course
  • Graduate level implantable neuroprostheses course
  • Graduate level cortical neural interfaces course
• How did you hear about this position? Please specify the name of the job board, community, education, government agency, search engine, etc. used to find out about this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• List of References

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD‑2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only