Riccio Endowed Chair - Biomedical Engineering

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

3d • $177,900 - $288,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Biomedical Engineering is hiring a Riccio Endowed Chair to lead research, teaching, mentoring, and service across the broad field of biomedical engineering. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program and maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence, ideally leading large multi-investigator or center-level initiatives. They will teach existing undergraduate and graduate BME courses, may develop new curricula including courses supporting the department’s 2027 academic program, and mentor students and junior faculty. The role also includes meaningful service to the department, college, university, and professional field.

The department seeks a candidate with a compelling vision for strengthening its national and international visibility and an interest in strategic collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School. Applicants with clinical and translational research interests that can leverage relationships with UMass Chan and regional and Boston-area hospitals are encouraged. The department is committed to expanding beyond its traditional strengths and values collegiality, collaboration, achievement, integrity, and effective engagement with a diverse faculty and student community. Candidates committed to mentoring underrepresented demographics in engineering are encouraged to apply.

The position is full-time, academic-year, and onsite in Amherst. Work is performed in a laboratory or healthcare setting and may involve exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases, extended standing, and protective gear. The schedule varies based on teaching, research, and service. The University expects to pay approximately $177,900–$288,900; exceptional candidates may be considered above the range. The position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Currently hold a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor, or an equivalent senior position in industry, a national laboratory, or a research institute.
• Record of external research funding as a principal investigator.
• Ability to operate effectively in a diverse faculty and student community and value collegiality, collaboration, achievement, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Strong, sustained record of external research funding and high-impact scholarly publications.
• A compelling vision for enhancing the national and international visibility of the department and college.
• Strong interest in building strategic collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School.
• Clinical and translational research focus that can leverage collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School and regional and Boston-area hospitals.
• Commitment to mentoring underrepresented demographics within engineering.
• Experience or interest in leading large, multi-investigator or center-level initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded biomedical engineering research program and maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence.
• Ideally lead large, multi-investigator or center-level research initiatives.
• Teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses in Biomedical Engineering.
• Develop creative new curricula and courses, including courses supporting the department’s 2027 academic program.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and junior faculty.
• Contribute service to the department, College, University, and field through committees, faculty governance, and other academic-community activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree