Assistant Professor - Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering

About the role

The Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start in Fall 2027. We are seeking candidates who can collaborate with faculty within our department and with other departments and centers across the campus and state (e.g., Idaho National Lab), and can utilize our interdisciplinary PhD programs in Engineering, Computing, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an externally funded research program
• Foster a collaborative learning environment using evidence-based practices
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and students
• Collaborate with faculty and industry/community partners on interdisciplinary research initiatives
• Contribute to the department’s growth through teaching, mentoring students, and participating in departmental, college, and/or university committees

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Potential to develop a successful, independent research program
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications

• Competency to instruct courses in at least one of the following areas is highly desired: System Modeling & Control, and Design
• A track record of research and publications
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses
• Experience in interdisciplinary research collaborations

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Ability to develop a successful, independent research program
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $95,000 (9-month contract). Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Krishna Pakala (krishnapakala@boisestate.edu).