Assistant​/Associate​/Professor in Neurotechnology

Position Summary

The University of Utah seeks candidates who can be world‑class leaders in Neurotechnology, Brain–Computer Interfaces, and Bionics, to fill multiple tenure‑track Assistant Professor openings. Exceptional candidates will also be considered at other ranks. This is a collaborative faculty search among the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering within the College of Engineering and the Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Radiology & Imaging Sciences within the School of Medicine, as well as the Interdepartmental Center for Neural Interfaces, Robotics Center, Neuroscience Program, and Neurotechnology Training Program.

Candidates are anticipated to have a primary appointment in an engineering department with a secondary or adjunct appointment in a medical department.

General areas of interest include neural interfaces, neuroprostheses, neurorobotics, neural signal processing, brain–computer interfaces, neuromodulation, implantable systems, neuro‑biocompatibility, and neuromorphic computing/bio‑inspired AI. Specific areas of high interest include implantable cortical brain‑computer interfaces and implanted spinal neuromodulation in humans, as well as hardware and software design/optimization of neurotechnology.

• Develop and maintain an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program.
• Deliver effective classroom instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in service activities within the University and professional communities.
• Collaborate on research and foster interdisciplinary partnerships.

• Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. with research experience in neural engineering or closely related areas.
• Demonstrated track record of high‑impact research as evidenced by scholarly publications.
• Strong potential for obtaining extramural funding (assistant rank) or an established record (associate rank).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience with clinical trials, entrepreneurship, and industry collaborations is highly encouraged.
• Evidence of leading a high‑impact, fully funded research program and training Ph.D. students over decades.

Applicants should apply online and include a CV, names and contact information for at least three professional references, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt starting in January and will be accepted until the positions are filled.  .

The University of Utah offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a world‑class research environment, extensive collaborations across engineering and medical departments, and support for startup creation and clinical trials. Faculty have access to resources such as the Robotics Center, Center for Neural Interfaces, and the Neurotechnology Training Program.

Department: College of Engineering – Dean

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Tenure Track

Requisition Number: PRN
01455CF

Open Until Filled: Yes

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities, upon request.