Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Biomedical Engineering

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative is designed to help address significant, complex challenges of particular importance to Wisconsin and the world, through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration and increased student and educational opportunities. RISE-THRIVE, which stands for Transforming Healthspan through Research, Innovation, and Education, is set to harness and grow the university's reputation as a global powerhouse in interdisciplinary health research - translating both medical discoveries and innovative social science approaches into tangibly healthier lives for Wisconsinites and people and communities around the world.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants at all ranks in the general area of Immune System-Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease. Specific areas of interest include (1) developing tissue engineering and/or microphysiological models, (2) developing engineering strategies to target the human microbiome to restore and modulate immune functions, (3) developing engineering approaches to understand the complex interactions between microbes, host tissues, and immune cells which occur in the context of the extracellular matrix and (4) developing imaging and biophotonics approaches to assess interactions within interdomain communities. The candidate's research should have clear implications for improving human health. The ideal candidate will be interested in collaborative work with existing centers and faculty in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and throughout campus.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering advances the mission of the College of Engineering to foster a respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

Developing an innovative research program in developing engineering approaches to study immune system-microbiome interactions; teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses in Biomedical Engineering, to foster the learning of a diverse student population; mentoring graduate students, and supervising their research; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; participating in outreach and service in industry and government; and contributing to professional and public services.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
PhD
Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences or related field, with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.

Qualifications:

Candidate will have a demonstrated record of academic achievement such as peer-reviewed publications and grant awards appropriate for the appointment level, exceptional potential in establishing a world-class research program to study immune system-microbiome interactions, and a commitment to high-quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate teaching, learning and mentoring. Associate and Full professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet the tenure standards of the UW-Madison Divisional Committee and of the College of Engineering.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 18, 2025

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Additional Information:

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communit