Assistant Professor of Bioengineering

Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute, Princeton University

The Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute at Princeton University invites applications for new faculty positions in the area of Bioengineering, at the Assistant Professor rank.

We welcome applications from all areas of experimental and theoretical/computational bioengineering. We particularly encourage candidates whose work includes aspects of Device Bioengineering and/or Computational Bioengineering.

Device Bioengineering:
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the development and implementation of approaches that interface with living systems through novel materials, electric and magnetic fields, ultrasound, optics and targeted radiation, microfluidics, controlled force sensing and actuation, and related tools for probing and controlling biomolecular systems, cells, and tissues.

Computational Bioengineering:
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, synthetic and chemical biology approaches to cellular computation and biomolecular circuit design, the development and application of novel algorithms and machine learning/AI techniques for extracting insights from biological data sets (genomics, proteomics, imaging, neuroscience), and related areas at the interface of computer/data science and the life sciences.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Quantitative Biology or related disciplines

• Demonstrated record of excellence and leadership in research, commensurate with career stage

We seek faculty members who will be instrumental in creating an ecosystem of excellence, with a commitment to teaching and service in our growing community.

Princeton recently announced the launch of the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute, including a new Bioengineering Ph.D. program. The institute brings together a strong group of faculty engaged in Bioengineering-related research, spanning engineering departments including Chemical & Biological Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, as well as across Princeton's strong interdisciplinary biology units including Molecular Biology, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, the Lewis Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, and the Princeton Neuroscience Institute.

Faculty hired into the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute may be jointly appointed with another home department or Institute, determined through the application review process.

We seek creative and enthusiastic candidates with the background and skills to build upon and complement existing strengths and help expand Princeton's Bioengineering program into new and exciting research areas.

Application Process:

• Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025

• Applicants should submit online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/39961

• Required documents:

  • Cover letter

  • Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and presentations

  • 3-page summary of research accomplishments and future plans

  • 1-page teaching statement

  • Contact information for three references

Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $130,000-$150,000

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Princeton University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. To maximize excellence, we seek talent from all segments of American society and the world, and we take steps to ensure everyone at Princeton can thrive while they are here. That is the sole rationale and purpose of our diversity and inclusion programs, all of which are voluntary and open to all, and which comply with federal and state non-discrimination laws. Princeton does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic, and Princeton does not provide special benefits or preferential treatment on the basis of a protected characteristic.

Additional Information:
This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

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