Bioengineering Tenured or Tenure Track Positions FY27
About the role
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for tenure‑track and tenured faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels as part of a multi‑year hiring initiative. Faculty will join a community that integrates research and education across the continuum from fundamental discovery to clinical translation, and will have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across Penn’s twelve schools.
Thematic areas for growth
- Precision Engineering for Health
- Intelligent and Autonomous Systems for Engineered Life
- Engineering and AI Models Driving Digital Health
Applications are also welcomed from candidates in emerging bioengineering fields that complement and expand the department’s interests and strengths.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- Assistant‑professor candidates: stellar academic credentials and promise for a visionary research career.
- Associate‑ and Full‑professor candidates: proven track record of research excellence, including successful competitive funding and recognized academic standing.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, including development of undergraduate and graduate courses, supervision of doctoral students, and mentorship of students at all levels.
- Willingness to contribute to departmental, school‑level, and university‑level community‑building activities.
Application materials
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (including initiatives for building a scholarly community)
- Teaching statement (including initiatives for building a scholarly community)
- Contact information for three references who can provide letters of recommendation
Application process
The deadline for applications is November 23, 2026. Review will be conducted on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged for full consideration. Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio.
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