Assistant Professor | Biomedical Engineering
Assistant Professor | Biomedical Engineering
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JOB TITLE
Assistant Professor Biomedical EngineeringLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Biomedical EngineeringDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) ( at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin during the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in BME or a closely related discipline by the beginning of employment. Applicants must show potential for an innovative and sustainable career that integrates and balances research and teaching.JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful applicant will contribute to BME teaching and research mission while strengthening connections between BME and the Department of Robotics Engineering (RBE) (www.wpi.edu/RBE). Ideal candidates could take advantage of the laboratory facilities at our PracticePoint facility to support their research. PracticePoint is an R&D facility with cutting-edge resources for real-world training designing prototyping and testing of health technologies and surgical innovations ( At the candidates discretion a joint appointment with RBE could be negotiated. Our Departmental areas of strength include biomechanics computational modeling biomaterials tissue engineering disease modeling robotic surgery (in conjunction with RBE) advanced biomanufacturing and bioMEMs coupled with a strong interest in examining health disparities and the social factors that influence biomedical design. The BME Department values innovation creativity diversity inclusion and collaboration.
Our department delivers a vibrant ABET-accredited undergraduate BME program with approximately 400 undergraduate and 70 graduate students pursuing BS MS MEng and Ph.D. degrees. We are housed in the WPI Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park ( a state-of-the art mixed-use research facility. WPI is a nationally recognized private research university with a strong focus on engineering science and technology. Located in Worcester Massachusetts the second-largest city in New England and just an hour drive from Boston WPI offers exceptional opportunities for biomedical research and innovation. Our strategic location and strong institutional partnerships support robust research collaborations and technology translation. Faculty have close collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School located 2 miles from WPI with full access to its cutting-edge research facilities including animal research facility advanced imaging surgical core and more. In addition our faculty maintain active partnerships with leading universities hospitals and biotech companies across the greater Boston area. Worcester offers a vibrant and convenient lifestyle with local museums performing arts venues diverse dining options and easy access to outdoor destinations.
At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are lowfaculty members students and other partners work collaboratively on real-world projects and purposeful research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. Our department and institute are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student faculty and staff member can be themselves so that they can study live and work comfortably to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to meet personal departmental and institutional goals.
Qualified applicants should a submit a single pdf that contains 1) cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) statements of teaching and research interests; and 4) contact information for at least three references. Applications received by November 1 will receive priority review. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please direct queries to .
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Employment Type
Full-Time
