Assistant Professor

About the Role

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is seeking an innovative, early-career investigator for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will establish an independent and externally funded research program, contributing to BME's collaborative research and training environment.

Department Priorities

Applications will be accepted in any area of biomedical engineering, with particular departmental priorities in:

• Computational and AI-enabled models of physiology, including new approach methodologies (NAMs), digital twins, and supporting enabling technologies.
• Next-generation platforms for sensing, diagnosis, and therapy, such as wearable and implantable devices and innovative imaging systems that capture multimodal physiological data and deliver or guide treatment.
• Multiscale, multimodal data integration, using AI and computational modeling to connect information across molecules, cells, tissues, organisms, and populations, with specific interest in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an innovative, independent, and externally funded research program.
• Develop and foster collaborative research relationships within the department and across OHSU.
• Mentor and supervise graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, and other trainees.
• Participate in the teaching and training missions of the department and associated graduate programs.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Research Environment

The BME department engages in research across AI and machine learning, biomaterials and regenerative medicine, biomedical imaging, biophysics, biosensors and instrumentation, and systems biology. Key biomedical areas of interest include cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal injury, and the basic science of physiological processes. The department benefits from partnerships with the Knight Cancer Institute, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, OHSU Casey Eye Institute, Advanced Imaging Research Center, and other OHSU research and clinical programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, computational biology, systems biology, or a relevant discipline.
• Appropriate postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of scientific excellence and potential for establishing an independent research program.
• Demonstrated potential to obtain competitive extramural funding.

Additional Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research (max 3 pages, excluding references): Discuss prior research accomplishments and future plans.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring (max 1 page): Discuss prior experience and approach.
• Significant publications: Statement summarizing the significance of up to 3 selected publications, including hyperlinks.
• 3 letters of reference

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100%, and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost.
• Two separate above-market pension plans.
• Paid time off: 208 hours per year.
• Extended illness bank: 64 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.