Full Professor

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for up to two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty positions. The positions are targeted at the associate and full professor ranks, although exceptional candidates with experience close to these levels may be considered. The anticipated start date is as early as Fall 2027, with flexibility for a later start based on individual needs. Research emphasis areas for this recruitment include holistic, AI-driven precision healthcare; engineering healthspan; and immune-instructive biomaterials. Recruited faculty will join a comprehensive research ecosystem and are expected to complement the department’s mission. The department has 30 primary and more than 70 affiliated faculty members, supports over 500 students (including more than 130 Ph.D. students), and expects continued growth. Faculty members will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish and sustain externally sponsored research programs, recruit and supervise graduate students, and participate in University and professional service. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a related field and demonstrate dedication to excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, and service. Candidates should have a record of successful proposal writing, Ph.D. student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
Evidence of dedication to excellence in research and scholarly achievement, teaching, and service.
A record of successful proposal writing, Ph.D. student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.
Competitive candidates are expected to clearly complement the overall mission of the department.