Assistant Professor of Bioengineering

Tenure-Track Faculty Opening 

in Bioengineering at Rice University 

https://bioengineering.rice.edu/ 

https://engineering.rice.edu/ 

Position Description 

The Department of Bioengineering at Rice University, located in Houston, TX, seeks applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a start date of July 1, 2026 The Department of Bioengineering, a Top 10 ranked department by US News & World Report, is located in the BioScience Research Collaborative building, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. 
 
We encourage candidates in the following areas to apply: biophotonics, point-of-care diagnostics, biosensors and bioelectronics, novel computationally enhanced bio-imaging, cancer immunoengineering and immunotherapy, neuroengineering and wearable technology, bioprinting and biomanufacturing, and nucleic acid and drug delivery. However, candidates from all areas of bioengineering will be considered. Outstanding candidates at higher ranks (Associate Professor or Full Professor) may also be considered. 
 

The selected candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise; perform high-quality research in their specialized area and present findings from their research in peer-reviewed publications and conferences; establish a strong research program supported by extramural funding; be involved in service to the university and broader scientific community; and collaborate with faculty in diverse disciplines.  The successful candidate?will be required to have a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.  

We?welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice.?Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract?greater representation of?women,?scholars of color, people with disabilities,?veterans, and others who?have historically been?underrepresented in bioengineering; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate?progress in building?a faculty and staff varied in background and thought;?and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within?our?community.? 

About the School of Engineering and Computing 

Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing is a top-ranked program that empowers the next generation of leaders with strong technical and communication skills, creative problem solving and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.   

About Rice University 

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center.  It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students.  Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities. 

Application Instructions 

Review of applications will commence on October 15th, 2025, and candidates are encouraged to apply early to be given full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.   

To apply, please submit the following materials through this Interfolio link: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement (up to 5 pages), (4) statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages), and (5) a statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a broadly inclusive learning community at Rice through your teaching, research, and/or service (up to 2 pages). 

In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references, who will be solicited for letters of recommendation at the time of application. 

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in bioengineering or a related field conferred by the year employment commences and professional experience consistent with the position rank.? All applicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and collegial service.