Assistant Professor of Bioengineering

About This Role

An Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University will join a top-ranked department, conducting high-quality research, teaching, and mentoring students. This tenure-track faculty position is for a candidate with expertise in areas such as cancer bioengineering, immunoengineering, neuroengineering, bioprinting, biomanufacturing, mechanobiology, or disease mechanisms, though all bioengineering specializations will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise
• Perform high-quality research in their specialized area
• Present findings from research in peer-reviewed publications and conferences
• Establish a strong research program supported by extramural funding
• Be involved in service to the university and broader scientific community
• Collaborate with faculty in diverse disciplines
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in bioengineering or a related field conferred by the year employment commences
• Professional experience consistent with the position rank
• Excellence in scholarship, teaching, and collegial service

Important Details

• Start date: July 1, 2027
• Application deadline: November 1, 2026

Application Process

• Submit the following materials through Interfolio:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement (up to 5 pages)
  • Statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages)
  • Description of how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Rice through your teaching, research, and/or service (up to 2 pages)
• Provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references, who may be solicited for letters of recommendation during the evaluation process

About the Company

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in Houston's Museum District, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has approximately 4,800 undergraduate and 4,100 graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching; its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities. The Department of Bioengineering is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community advancing research and education at the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine, and is a Top 10 ranked department by US News & World Report. The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing is a top-ranked program that empowers the next generation of leaders.