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The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida invites applications for up to two full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty positions. This position is targeted for the rank of associate and full professor; however, exceptional faculty with experience close to this level may be considered.
The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida is a leading institution dedicated to pioneering innovative biomedical solutions for healthcare improvement in Florida and globally. UF BME uniquely benefits from UF's exceptionally fertile environment, as one of only a handful of universities with co-located, top-ranked colleges of engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry, along with robust infrastructure in engineering, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. UF BME faculty are working in highly innovative research areas that fully leverage recent advancements in biotechnology, AI, and clinical care. The activities of our faculty range from collaborations with clinicians and the translation of their products to patients to discovery-based work creating new materials and approaches to more effectively treat or cure various pathologies. For this recruitment cycle, key research areas of emphasis include: 1) Holistic, AI-Driven Precision Healthcare (e.g., AI-driven population segmentation for therapeutics, AI approaches in omics, computational pathology & imaging); 2) Engineering Healthspan (e.g., engineering approaches addressing aging, mobility, biomechanics, and pain); and 3) Immune instructive biomaterials (e.g., cancer immunotherapy, autoimmunity, anti-inflammatory). Our department already has a strong international presence in these research areas; thus, recruited faculty will join a comprehensive research ecosystem that will further amplify their work.
Faculty members will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within Departmental curricula, initiate and sustain externally sponsored research programs, recruit and supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities for the University and the profession. Applicants must possess a PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a related field. Evidence of dedication to excellence in research and scholarly achievements, teaching, and service is required. The candidate should have a record of successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.
The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida (https://bme.ufl.edu/) is home to 30 primary and more than 70 affiliated faculty members advancing every area of biomedical engineering, with continued growth expected in the coming years. The department supports over 500 students, including more than 130 pursuing Ph.D. degrees.
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Evidence of dedication to excellence in research and scholarly achievements, teaching, and service is required. The candidate should have a record of successful proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, scholarship, and classroom teaching.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. A priority deadline is December 7th. Applications must be submitted through UFCareers at: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/listing/ (Search Job 541765). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter specifying research area; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. (Additional required documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” section in the application.); (4) a research program vision statement detailing short- and long-term goals; (5) a teaching statement describing teaching experience and vision for developing a teaching program at the University of Florida; (6) up to three representative refereed publications (co-)authored by the applicant. Competitive candidates are expected to clearly complement the overall mission of the department. The anticipated start date for this position is as early as Fall 2027, with some flexibility for a later start date based on individual needs. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 5th, 2026. Please direct questions about the position to Mingzhou Ding, Faculty Search Chair, email: MDing@bme.ufl.edu
The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering has undergone a major expansion in faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. The new Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology is a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI.
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Additional Requirements
- The selected candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” will not be considered official.
- Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Additional Information
The University and College count among its greatest strengths a community of faculty, students and staff having diverse perspectives who support a culture of respect and dignity where learning and research thrive. UF is committed to equal educational opportunity and access.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
- Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
- All searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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