Assistant Professor

Department Overview

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Oregon Health & Science University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.  We seek an innovative early-career investigator whose research builds on the department's established strengths and ideally connects with other units at OHSU. The successful candidate will establish an independent and externally funded research program while contributing to BME's collaborative research and training environment.

 

Although applications will be accepted in any area of biomedical engineering, the department priorities are:

• Computational and AI-enabled models of physiology, including new approach methodologies (NAMs), digital twins, and the enabling technologies that support them.
• 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 particular interest in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

Function/Duties of Position

• 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 in furtherance of the university's missions and goals.

 

Research Environment

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is dedicated to improving human health through research and technology development.  BME researchers pursue a wide variety of topics in the realms of AI and machine learning, biomaterials and regenerative medicine, biomedical imaging, biophysics, biosensors and instrumentation, and systems biology. Biomedical areas of interest include cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal injury, as well as the basic science of physiological processes. 

 

The department thrives on extensive partnerships with the Knight Cancer Institute, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, OHSU Casey Eye Institute, Advanced Imaging Research Center, and other OHSU research and clinical programs. These connections create opportunities to ground new technologies in important biological and clinical questions, connect computational predictions with experimental validation, and advance discoveries toward diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Details

Please include with application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research – please discuss prior research accomplishments and future plans. Maximum of 3 pages, excluding references
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring – please discuss prior experience and approach. Maximum of 1 page
• Significant publications – please provide statement that summarizes significance of up to 3 selected publications and include hyperlink
• 3 letters of reference

The position will remain open until filled. Complete applications with three letters of reference received by December 1, 2026 are guaranteed consideration.  Applications received after that date may be considered on a rolling basis.  

 

Benefits 

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• 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.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]