Assistant/Associate Professor in Biomedical Robotics
Purdue University School of Nuclear Engineering
About the Role
Purdue University College of Engineering invites applications for multiple tenured/tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in biomedical-related robotics at its Indianapolis location. The role aims to strengthen leadership at the intersection of robotics, engineering, and human health.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct original research.
- Advise graduate students.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses.
- Perform service at the School, College, and University levels.
Focus Areas
The candidate’s research should target areas where robotics, controls, and autonomy impact the biomedical, medicine, and health fields, such as:
- Surgical robotics
- Active prostheses
- Self-driving labs for diagnostics, surgery, and therapies
- Rehabilitative systems
Requirements & Tech Stack
The successful candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary group spanning:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Qualifications
- Hold a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline by the employment start date.
- Early-career applicants should show evidence of initiating independent research.
- Mid-career applicants should demonstrate a sustained record of independent research within academic or industrial organizations and contributions to education and/or mentoring.
Application Process
To apply, please submit:
- Cover letter
- Complete curriculum vitae
- 2-page teaching plan
- 3-page research plan
- Names and contact information for at least 4 references
Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
A background check is required.
Purdue and the College of Engineering offer dual career assistance and relocation services.