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), 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.

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.

Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates with a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging and sustaining a pluralistic, unified, and just campus community. 

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, and 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.

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.