Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering (Rutgers The State University)

Position Details Recruitment/Posting Title: Tenure-Track Biomedical Engineering Faculty Position: Addressing Health Equity in Age-related Disorders Department: Engn - Biomedical Engineering Salary Details: A minimum of $82,110 for Assistant Professor Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits: Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs Posting Summary: The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment as part of a cluster hiring opportunity towards Addressing Health Equity in Age-related Disorders (AHEAD). This position prioritizes junior faculty and thus appointment at the assistant professor level is anticipated, but appointment at a higher rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience will be considered. The AHEAD cluster envisions hiring and bringing together a cohort of scholars from the School of Engineering (SoE), School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) to: Collectively advance knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders Develop treatments and technology solutions that help people experience a higher quality of life as they age Develop a deeper understanding of the social, racial and ethnic health disparities associated with the onset and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders The Biomedical Engineering Department is situated in a state-of-the-art 82,000 square foot facility dedicated to Biomedical Engineering research and teaching on the Busch Campus in Piscataway, NJ, which provides abundant opportunities for collaborative work across Rutgers, including: Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences (RBHS), including the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and affiliated Institutes, such as the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care, and Aging Research; the Cancer Institute of New Jersey; the Rutgers Brain Health Institute; the Rutgers Global Health Institute; and the Rutgers Institute for Translational Science and Medicine The Rutgers Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine The Rutgers University Cell & DNA Repository (RU-CDR) The New Jersey Advanced Manufacturing Institute Position Status: Full Time Posting Number: 25FA0861 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of scholarly productivity and external research support, as well as excellent investigative, communication, and leadership skills. The candidate is expected to maintain their outstanding research and develop teaching and training programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. This position prioritizes junior faculty and thus appointment at the assistant professor is anticipated, but appointment at a higher rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience will be considered. In addition, Rutgers and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture, and candidates should have demonstrated success towards this mission. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Individuals with research interests and expertise in biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering and/or quantitative imaging and image analysis will be prioritized. Application of these skills to problems of health equity in neurodegenerative diseases or other age-related disorders is a primary focus. To this end, successful candidates will be expected to interact collaboratively with faculty from life sciences (e.g., kinesiology, cell biology and neuroscience), social sciences (e.g., social work), and clinical sciences (e.g., neurology, community health). The successful applicant is expected to teach courses in engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to develop and maintain a research program leading to national and international recognition, while demonstrating excellent mentoring, communication, and leadership traits. Overview Statement: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. US Armed Force Veterans, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply. Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15th, 2025 but will be considered until the position is filled. Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick City: Piscataway State: NJ Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. Applicant Documents Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application Teaching Philosophy List of Professional References (contact info) Research Statement Optional Documents: Other Document If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title:
Tenure-Track Biomedical Engineering Faculty Position: Addressing Health Equity in Age-related Disorders

Department:
Engn - Biomedical Engineering

Salary Details:
A minimum of $82,110 for Assistant Professor

Offer Information:
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits:
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

Posting Summary:
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment as part of a cluster hiring opportunity towards Addressing Health Equity in Age-related Disorders (AHEAD). This position prioritizes junior faculty and thus appointment at the assistant professor level is anticipated, but appointment at a higher rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience will be considered.

The AHEAD cluster envisions hiring and bringing together a cohort of scholars from the School of Engineering (SoE), School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) to:

Collectively advance knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders
Develop treatments and technology solutions that help people experience a higher quality of life as they age
Develop a deeper understanding of the social, racial and ethnic health disparities associated with the onset and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders

The Biomedical Engineering Department is situated in a state-of-the-art 82,000 square foot facility dedicated to Biomedical Engineering research and teaching on the Busch Campus in Piscataway, NJ, which provides abundant opportunities for collaborative work across Rutgers, including:

Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences (RBHS), including the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and affiliated Institutes, such as the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care, and Aging Research; the Cancer Institute of New Jersey; the Rutgers Brain Health Institute; the Rutgers Global Health Institute; and the Rutgers Institute for Translational Science and Medicine
The Rutgers Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine
The Rutgers University Cell & DNA Repository (RU-CDR)
The New Jersey Advanced Manufacturing Institute

Position Status:
Full Time

Posting Number:
25FA0861

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:
Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of scholarly productivity and external research support, as well as excellent investigative, communication, and leadership skills. The candidate is expected to maintain their outstanding research and develop teaching and training programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. This position prioritizes junior faculty and thus appointment at the assistant professor is anticipated, but appointment at a higher rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience will be considered. In addition, Rutgers and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture, and candidates should have demonstrated success towards this mission.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Individuals with research interests and expertise in biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering and/or quantitative imaging and image analysis will be prioritized. Application of these skills to problems of health equity in neurodegenerative diseases or other age-related disorders is a primary focus.

To this end, successful candidates will be expected to interact collaboratively with faculty from life sciences (e.g., kinesiology, cell biology and neuroscience), social sciences (e.g., social work), and clinical sciences (e.g., neurology, community health). The successful applicant is expected to teach courses in engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to develop and maintain a research program leading to national and international recognition, while demonstrating excellent mentoring, communication, and leadership traits.

Overview Statement:
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. US Armed Force Veterans, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15th, 2025 but will be considered until the position is filled.

Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus:
Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City:
Piscataway

State:
NJ

Pre-employment Screenings:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements:
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents: