Position Description

The Duke University Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Pratt School of Engineering is seeking an Associate or Full Professor in the targeted area of Neuro-Epigenomics.  We seek candidates who work at the intersection of neural engineering and genomics and have expertise in spatial biology-technology interface. We consistently rank among the top undergraduate and graduate engineering programs in the country. In addition, the Duke Engineering and Medicine campuses are directly connected with each other.  As such, we are a driving force in creating engineering knowledge and novel biomedical technology that improve the human condition through the advancement of clinical care and biomedical science.  We work closely with medical professionals to identify important clinical problems that impact human health and solve them using our technical expertise. We engage motivated and talented students in the classroom, laboratory and clinic, imparting to them the spirit of our mission as we prepare them for future careers as effective, knowledgeable, and ethical leaders in corporate, professional, and academic communities. 

Interested candidates should submit the following by February 7, 2025:

• Cover letter (with contact information)
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (no more than 3 pages) that includes a description of past research accomplishments, plans for future research, and description of past experiences demonstrating your commitment to a diverse and inclusive research environment.
• Teaching and mentoring statement (no more than 2 pages) describing teaching philosophy, previous experiences and future plans for teaching,  including the fostering of an inclusive learning and mentoring environment for students.
• List of three to five references who will provide letters on behalf of the candidate; note, letters will not be requested until after the first round of application evaluations.

Applicants should have an earned doctorate in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, chemical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.