Tenure - track Faculty In The Department Of Biomedical Engineering

Tenure-Line Position In Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-line position in Biomedical Engineering anticipated at the Assistant Professor level, in the area of Neural Engineering and Brain Synchrony. A preferred research focal area for the position is the use of multi-modal recordings with AI/ML and computational modeling for use in precision medicine. Interventional modalities could include transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial alternating current stimulation or related techniques. The Department of Biomedical Engineering is home to 29 faculty, ~100 graduate students, and ~400 undergraduate students. The faculty conduct in excess of $10M per year of funded research across a broad spectrum of traditional and emerging areas. Penn State actively encourages and provides resources for interdisciplinary research collaboration through university-level institutes in the areas of healthcare, materials and data science/computation. The Department offers separate B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in biomedical engineering. The Department has a dedicated faculty and staff forming a strong sense of community and fostering a welcoming culture. Further information on the Department can be found at: bme.psu.edu. The BME department has strong relationships with the Materials Research Institute, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences. Qualification for the position is a doctorate in engineering or a related field that must be completed by the start date in the position. The successful applicants will have demonstrated outstanding scholarly research, and will have a strong track record in engineering education, as well as a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, to develop an internationally recognized, externally-funded research program, and to contribute to the operation and promotion of the department, college, university, and profession through service. Nominations and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Screening of applicants will begin on May 5, 2025. Applicants should submit the following documents: Cover letter; curriculumvitae; separate statements on research and teaching that are aligned with the Penn State Values of integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community; copies of 3 key publications; and names and addresses of five professional references. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.