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Open Rank Track Faculty, Biomedical Engineering (BME)

University of Virginia · Charlottesville, VAtodayverified 5 h ago

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Build a research program and teach undergraduate and graduate students in an open-rank Biomedical Engineering faculty search.

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Why it is interesting. Department spans both the School of Medicine and the School of Engineering, offering a translational environment, and any BME research area is welcome.

Deep specialist PhD-friendlyPostdoc bridge Works with universitiesRoom for your own research Hiring manager named

Adjacent materials roleBiomedical Engineering faculty search accepting "any area of Biomedical Engineering"; no area named, so open search in the department (Academic hiring rule)

H-1B filings

University of Virginia filed 29 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Research Associate, Assistant Professor, Research Scientist. Median filed pay: $70K a year.

Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.

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Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Industry
Medical devices
Role
Academic / Postdoc

Role details

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Virginia (UVA) ( https://engineering.virginia.edu/departments/biomedical-engineering) is inviting applicants for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty appointments at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. UVA is a top-ranked public university with a strong culture of collaboration and excellence in research, teaching, and service.

The BME Department exists within both the School of Medicine and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, which positions the department as a bridge between engineering and medicine and provides a uniquely collaborative and translational research and teaching environment for faculty, students, and post-doctoral trainees. Candidates will join our exciting environment, build and sustain impactful research programs in any area of Biomedical Engineering, engage in teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and perform service to the community, institution, and BME profession.

Candidates should be committed to engaging in collaborative teaching and research and helping all of society through biomedical research and technology innovations. The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States and is located in Charlottesville, a picturesque and vibrant small city perennially ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. More information about the town, the school, faculty benefits, and other topics can be found at https://hr.virginia.edu/careers-uva/why-uva . UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area.

To learn more, please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/ . For questions about the positions, please contact Dr. Shayn Peirce-Cottler, BME Department Chair ([email protected]). For questions about the application process, please contact Gina Talley ( [email protected] ). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a related field of engineering or science by the time of appointment. A record of excellence in scientific research, and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Rank is contingent upon experience.

Appointment with tenure requires documented excellence in research and teaching, and an emerging national reputation.

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Common questions

Does University of Virginia sponsor H-1B visas?

University of Virginia has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Open Rank Track Faculty, Biomedical Engineering (BME) role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Open Rank Track Faculty, Biomedical Engineering (BME) role at University of Virginia based?

This role is based in Charlottesville, VA.

What degree is required for the Open Rank Track Faculty, Biomedical Engineering (BME) role at University of Virginia?

This role requires a PhD.