Boston University, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Position ID:

Boston University-Department of Biomedical Engineering-PROFESSOR [#32480]

Position Title:

Senior Tenured Faculty

Position Type:

Tenured & Senior faculty

Position Location:

Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America

Subject Area:

Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering

Appl Deadline:

2026/11/01 23:59:59** (posted 2026/08/18)

Position Description:

The Boston University Department of Biomedical Engineering (BU BME) invites applications for a senior, tenured faculty position in Biomedical Engineering, all research areas included. This will be the inaugural Edward Damiano endowed Professorship appointment. The department embraces a philosophy of convergent research, which integrates questions, methods and resources from multiple traditional disciplines in pursuit of solving fundamental challenges and complex problems. This approach attracts scientists inclined to engage in highly collaborative research, and encourages their work in interactive spaces, sharing ideas and technologies. Research thrusts in BME span all length scales and most organ systems of the human body. Primary areas of interest are: Biomechanics and Mechanobiology, Systems, Synthetic and Molecular Bioengineering, Women's Health, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Neural Engineering, Biomaterials and Nanotechnology, Biophotonics and Biomedical Imaging, Computational Modeling and Data Sciences, and Diagnostics and Biosensing.

The mission of the College of Engineering is to expand the power of engineering to transform lives at scale. Our strategic plan embraces a convergent approach to research and education to generate the most impactful solutions for societal needs. We seek to create a new kind of engineer, one who values the diversity of expertise, perspective, thought, and disciplines needed to accelerate progress towards solving complex challenges. The College has 143 primary faculty and is ranked 15th among engineering schools at private institutions and 32nd among all engineering schools. The College has been recognized by ASEE for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and degree outcomes. We are proud that Boston University, an AAU institution, is where Martin Luther King Jr. earned his PhD and the first American university to award a PhD to a woman. We are eager to welcome colleagues who will contribute to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all members of our community can thrive.

BU BME is a top-ranked department and one of the largest in the nation with 42 tenured or tenure-track primary faculty. We attract exceptional graduate students and faculty at all levels and have strong ties to the BU School of Medicine and other top medical research centers in the Boston area. Research activity led by primary BME faculty exceeds $30M per year. Our faculty benefit from strong infrastructure, nurtured by being one of only three awardees of a Whitaker Foundation Leadership Award and funding from the Coulter Foundation, to translate research advances to societal impact. BU BME faculty lead and participate in many high-profile, inter-disciplinary research centers, including the Biological Design Center, NSF-funded CELLMET Engineering Research Center, BUNano, Neurophotonics Center, Center for Systems Neuroscience, Photonics Center, and Hariri Center for Computing and Computer Engineering.

Senior hires, who will hold a tenured appointment in BME, must hold a PhD in an appropriate area, have a strong history of external funding, and be internationally recognized for distinguished contributions in their fields. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a robust, extramurally funded research program building on existing strengths and new collaborations, and to mentor junior researchers effectively. BU also places high value on excellence in teaching. The salary range for Full Professors in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering is $225,000-$275,000. For more information, please visit: www.bu.edu/eng; www.bu.edu/bme; https://www.bu.edu/today/2014/science-gets-a-front-door-on-comm-ave/

Applicants should submit a brief letter of interest, statement of accomplishments and plans, a current CV and contact information of three references the appropriate link below. For full consideration, applicants should upload materials before November 1, 2026 to this site.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Boston University, consistent with the AAU’s Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.

Application Materials Required:

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

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

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