Assistant Professor of Bioengineering

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 a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. 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: cancer bioengineering, immunoengineering and immunotherapy, neuroengineering, bioprinting and biomanufacturing, mechanobiology, and studies of disease and disease mechanisms. 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 Department of Bioengineering

The Department of Bioengineering at Rice University is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community advancing research and education at the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine. Located in Houston and situated adjacent to the Texas Medical Center, the department offers exceptional opportunities for collaboration with leading clinical and research institutions. Faculty pursue innovative basic and translational research across areas including biomaterials, tissue engineering, synthetic biology, biomedical imaging, computational bioengineering, immunoengineering, and global health, while preparing the next generation of leaders to address pressing challenges in human health.

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 4,800 undergraduate and 4,100 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.

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.

For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit the following materials through Interfolio: (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 description of how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and 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 may be solicited for letters of recommendation during the evaluation process.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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