Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Department: Biomedical Engineering and Science (BES)
Institution: Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech)
Location: Melbourne, FL
Position Type: Tenure-track, full-time
Start Date: August 2026

Position Overview:
Florida Tech invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Biomedical Engineering. While primarily aimed at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional candidates may be considered for Associate Professor. The typical responsibilities are 40% teaching, 40% research, 20% service.

Responsibilities:

• Develop undergraduate and graduate teaching programs with a commitment to excellence

• Establish a nationally recognized and externally funded research program

• Contribute to departmental, institutional, and professional service

Areas of Interest:

• Broad biomedical engineering research

• Strongly encouraged: Biomechanics, Biofluid mechanics, Medical Device Design, Bioinstrumentation, Bio-Imaging, Neuroengineering

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field

• Commitment to teaching, research, and service

• Ability to work collaboratively in an inclusive environment

Application Instructions:

• Submit a single PDF labeled as firstname_lastname.pdf including:

  1. Cover letter

  2. Curriculum Vitae

  3. Research statement (up to 4 pages)

  4. Teaching statement/philosophy (up to 2 pages)

  5. Contact information for at least 3 professional references

• Email applications to: Dr. Pengfei Dong (pdong@fit.edu)

• Full consideration deadline: January 10, 2026 (position remains open until filled)

Department & Facilities:

• BES serves over 330 students (167 undergrad, 165 grad)

• State-of-the-art research infrastructure ($14M recent investment)

  • Mechanical characterization: SEM, TEM, AFM, nanoindentation, micro-CT, mechanical testers

  • Biomedical manufacturing/testing: 3D bioprinter, autoclave, OCT, ultrasound suite, paraffin embedding, Cryostat equipment

  • Animal facility

• New Bioengineering and Sciences Building as department home

• Department website: https://www.fit.edu/biomedical-engineering-and-science/

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility:

• Florida Tech is an equal opportunity employer (race, sex, disability, veteran status, etc.)

• ADA accommodations available through Office of Human Resources

• Participates in E-Verify

• Official transcripts required prior to employment; international degrees must be evaluated via NACES

Additional Information:

• Florida Tech: Private, doctoral-granting, research-intensive university with ~9,200 students and 424 faculty

• Campus located on 130 acres on Florida’s “Space Coast,” near NASA Kennedy Space Center and beaches

• Ranked Top 100 Best Value (U.S. News & World Report), Top 6% ROI (Payscale)

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