LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. The Department of Bioengineering (BioE) within the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position. This open rank faculty position is pivotal to growing our core departmental strength in micro- and nanoscale bioengineering. We seek intellectual leaders whose research drives high-impact advancements in cellular and molecular engineering for regenerative medicine, therapeutics, or disease modeling. Areas of interest within cellular and molecular engineering include synthetic biology, genetic engineering, computational tools, and active biomaterials. Researchers who are using cellular and molecular engineering to gain a better fundamental understanding of cell signaling or mechanobiology are also welcome to apply. The new hire will build upon Lehigh Bioengineering’s existing strengths, such as organoids, organ-on-chip systems, biofabrication, and computational models, while establishing an innovative, interdisciplinary research program focused on emerging frontiers like synthetic cells and genetic circuits, and machine learning–driven biological analysis and discovery. Strategically aligned with Lehigh’s institutional priorities in Health, Research Expansion, and AI, this role offers exceptional opportunities for collaboration with the region’s thriving pharmaceutical industry.
The individual hired will be expected to:
● teach courses at all levels of the BioE curriculum,
● participate in departmental, college, and university service,
● lead a high impact research program and pursue external funding to support research activities and PhD students, and
● contribute to an academic environment in which all students, faculty, and staff can thrive to their fullest potential.
The research areas in Lehigh’s Bioengineering Department (https://engineering.lehigh.edu/bioe) span key areas such as biocomputation and modeling, diagnostics, sensors and devices, and materials and therapies. The outcomes of our faculty-led efforts are contributing to advances in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, the development of platforms for the early detection of disease and precision diagnostics, and the design of novel biological pharmaceuticals and nanomedicine, biosensors, and medical devices. Among the faculty of the department are fellows of professional societies as well as award-winning professors, including NSF CAREER award winners. The department consists of a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty, and places a strong emphasis on inclusion and belonging in teaching and scholarship.
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.
Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned PhD in Bioengineering or a closely related field by the date of employment. Candidates must have a track record of publishing in top-tier scientific and engineering journals.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on December 1 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 27. Applicants should submit their materials at online. Candidates should submit the following materials:
● Cover letter
● Curriculum vitae
● Research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions
● Teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop
● A statement on Contributions to Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community that describes how your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to effectively contribute to a learning and research community that holds these principles at its core (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here)
● Names and contact information of at least three references. We may request letters of recommendation from qualifying candidates at a later stage of the search.
Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. Yevgeny Berdichevsky, Chair of the search committee, at inbioe@lehigh.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.