Brandeis University, Engineering

Position ID:

Brandeis-Engineering-ASSTBIOENG [#28825]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor in Bioengineering

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States of America

Subject Area:

Engineering / Bioengineering

Appl Deadline:

2024/11/30 11:59PM help popup

finished (2024/10/10, finished 2025/07/19, listed until 2025/04/10)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

About Brandeis: Brandeis University combines the best traditions of a research-intensive university with a strong emphasis on teaching, characteristic of a liberal arts college. Our suburban campus in Waltham, MA is part of the dynamic academic and biotechnology environment of the greater Boston area. As part of our ongoing commitment to interdisciplinary excellence, we are launching a new Engineering program that will embed Engineering faculty within our world-class Science departments, fostering research, education, collaboration and innovation at the intersection of engineering, the sciences, and the liberal arts.

Position Description: We are seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Bioengineering at the Assistant Professor level. We are looking for individuals excited to contribute to the development of a groundbreaking program that integrates engineering into the sciences, breaking free from traditional disciplinary boundaries.. We are particularly interested in candidates who will establish an independent research program in biomolecular engineering (design, directed evolution and engineering of biomolecules and biomolecular machines) or synthetic biology (synthetic cells, engineering of gene regulatory, cell biological and signaling pathways, and cellular computation and biomolecular logic design), with an eye to innovative applications that address societal challenges such as human health and environmental sustainability. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about collaborating with our outstanding scientists with world-class strengths in biomaterials, structural biology, enzymology, mechanistic biochemistry, neuroscience, signaling and gene regulation, cell biology, and genome structure and repair. The successful candidate will be homed in either the Biology or Biochemistry department, determined through mutual agreement based on research interests. They will have the opportunity to participate in our NSF-funded Brandeis Bioinspired Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC; https://www.brandeis.edu/mrsec/), and to recruit students from multiple Ph.D. programs, including Biochemistry and Biophysics, Molecular and Cell Biology, and Neuroscience.

The successful candidate will join our growing team of engineers in teaching in an innovative and inclusive undergraduate Engineering Science major that is truly integrated in the sciences and liberal arts, and prepares students for graduate studies or diverse careers in engineering and professional fields. The role involves teaching upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, collaborating extensively with faculty across the University to enhance the curriculum, and participating in ABET certification. https://www.brandeis.edu/arts-sciences/new-initiatives/engineering/index.html

Qualifications: Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Engineering or significant Engineering teaching experience, with a demonstrated record of research productivity. We expect the successful candidate to establish a robust, externally-funded research program, participate in interdisciplinary collaborations, and engage in scholarly publication. The candidate should be passionate about inclusive undergraduate engineering teaching in collaboration with the sciences and liberal arts.

Opportunity and Impact: At Brandeis, we believe that collaboration between engineers and scientists is vital for driving innovation. Engineers bring technical expertise to translate scientific discoveries into practical technologies, while scientists provide visionary insights that inspire cutting-edge engineering solutions. Together, we can accelerate research breakthroughs and expand the boundaries of possibility. This position offers a distinctive opportunity to shape the future of research and teaching at Brandeis, contributing engineering thinking and tools to our creative and interactive scientific community.

Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

Application Process: First consideration will be given to applications received by November 30th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is flexible with a target of Fall 2025, pending budgetary approval. Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and a research plan, a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contact information for three referees to AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28825

To prepare your diversity statement, please use the guidelines provided by UCSC: https://www.brandeis.edu/diversity/dei-recruitment-hiring/contributions-to-diversity-statements.html. The statement will be evaluated by the UCSC rubric: https://www.brandeis.edu/diversity/dei-recruitment-hiring/rubric-for-evaluating-diversity-statements.html.

Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Diversity Statement
Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453