Associate or Full Professor in Convergent Biology and Biomedical Engineering

Indiana University

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

The Indiana University (IU) School of Science and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at IU Indianapolis invite applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position whose research operates at the intersection of biology and biomedical engineering.

This position is a strategic joint hire aligned with the Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI) and is intended to strengthen and expand interdisciplinary research capacity across biology, biomedical engineering, and translational biosciences.

Strategic Research Areas of Interest

Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose research programs align with one or more of the following areas:

• Bacterial pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance, including microbiology, immune engineering, and host–pathogen interactions

• Biohybrid and bioinspired materials and biological–synthetic interfaces

• Bio-machining, bio-manufacturing, and biofabrication, including bioprinting and scalable living systems

• Regenerative biology and regenerative medicine with translational relevance

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline

• Appointment at the tenured Associate or Full Professor level at time of hire

• Demonstrated ability to sustain an externally funded research program

• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring.

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