Assistant/Associate Professor

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Posting Number PG194970EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate upon experience and qualifications Work Schedule varies as needed Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Lampe Joint Department of BME About the Department

Founded in 2003, the Lampe UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is a unique collaboration between North Carolina’s two flagship universities: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and North Carolina State University (NC State). The Joint Department is a unique partnership that unites two universities with shared graduate and undergraduate programs in a single administrative department with a single chairperson. The nationally ranked UNC Hospitals and School of Medicine at UNC-CH provide an excellent clinical environment for interactions and translation, College of Arts and Sciences forms the academic core of the Carolina experience.

College of Engineering at NC State, ranked one of the finest engineering and computer science schools in the world, offers state-of-the-art facilities for students and faculty engaged in vital areas of research and technology transfer.

The Lampe Joint Department is on track to realize its ambitious vision of becoming a leader in real-world results and its mission to unite engineering and medicine to improve lives. The Joint Department has grown to encompass 54 primary teaching and research faculty members (including five endowed chairs) and over 600 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. With more than $25 million in research expenditures, BME students benefit from the robust research portfolios, the exceptional education, and the vast resources of these world-class public universities.

Among biomedical engineering departments, the Joint Department is ranked in the top 15 globally and top 10 domestically (Shanghai Rankings) and in the top 5 by total BME BS Graduates (ASEE). Established in 2010 by Dr. Ross W. Lampe Jr., the endowed Lampe Distinguished Professorship in BME supports the recruitment and retention of internationally recognized faculty to the Joint Department.

Learn more about the Joint Department at

https://www.bme.unc.edu/

.

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Essential Job Duties

The Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is a supportive, highly collaborative community driven by a shared mission: to improve human quality of life through rigorous study, analysis, research, and the design and translation of innovative technologies that benefit the people of North Carolina and the broader global community.

In this role, candidates will join a vibrant department that values interdisciplinary thinking and real-world impact. We seek outstanding faculty candidates conducting research in areas that complement or expand our strengths in Biomedical Microdevices, Rehabilitation Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, Pharmacoengineering, and Regenerative Medicine. Lampe BME’s mission is to “Unite Engineering and Medicine to Improve Lives,” and our goal is to make an impact through ideation, translation, and commercialization of technologies to have an impact on human health and well-being.

Candidates will have the opportunity to grow and sustain an independent research program while collaborating across engineering, basic sciences, and clinical disciplines. Patenting, licensing, and startup companies that license faculty’s University IP are highly encouraged. The position includes a primary appointment at NC State University with tenure home within the College of Engineering, access to shared resources at both NC State and UNC–Chapel Hill, and laboratory space located in Engineering Building 3 on NC State’s Centennial Campus—at the heart of the College of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and grow an independent, externally funded research program in Biomedical Engineering.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations with engineering faculty, basic science researchers, and/or clinical investigators.
• Contribute to the department’s research mission through scholarship that advances biomedical technologies and improves human health.
• Teach and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in biomedical engineering, in areas aligned with your expertise.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees and contribute to a supportive, open academic environment.
• Participate in service activities that support the department, college, and broader academic community.

If you are a scholar looking to build an impactful biomedical engineering research program in a collaborative environment, who is motivated by translating research into technologies that improve human health, and is energized by teaching, mentoring and shaping the next generation, we encourage you to apply.

This position is for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in all areas related to Biomedical Engineering. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

In addition to core responsibilities, there will be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties that support the department’s academic and research missions.

Other Responsibilities

Candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate student education, likely teaching classes in areas of pharmacoengineering. Successful candidates are expected to establish active externally funded research programs and to achieve excellence in teaching and training at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Qualified candidates should have a doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Appointment at the

Assistant Professor

rank requires evidence of scholarly productivity relative to career stage and clear potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program.

Appointment at the

Associate Professor

rank requires a sustained record of scholarly excellence, including peer-reviewed publications, successful external funding, and leadership in interdisciplinary research.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing biomedical engineering research that improves human health and quality of life.
• Ability to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Strong capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering faculty, basic science researchers, and/or clinical investigators.
• Record of scholarly activity, including dissemination of research through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
• Ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate education through teaching and mentoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to support research dissemination, collaboration, teaching, and training.
• Alignment with, or potential to complement, departmental research strengths in biomedical microdevices, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical imaging, pharmacoengineering, or regenerative medicine.
• Interest in translational research pathways, including commercialization and/or application in human clinical populations, where appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence in teaching, mentoring, advising, and training students and trainees at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels.
• Academic scholarship that will integrate well with the College of Engineering
• Demonstrated leadership or coordination of interdisciplinary research initiatives or teams.
• Experience securing external research funding as a principal investigator.
• Research experience that demonstrates a clear pathway to translation, commercialization, clinical application, or protection of intellectual property, with a strong preference for bench-driven engineering science and collaboration across core engineering disciplines.
• Experience engaging with external partners, including industry or clinical collaborators

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

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Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 10/16/2026 Anticipated Close Date Open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants

Position Details

Position Number 00111817 Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00 Appointment 9 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 147501 - Lampe Joint Department of BME EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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Application Materials Required

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests
• Resume/CV

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