Associate or Full Professor in Convergent Biology and Biomedical Engineering

Associate or Full Professor in Convergent Biology and Biomedical Engineering

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Title Associate or Full Professor in Convergent Biology and Biomedical Engineering

Appointment Status

Department

Department IU Indianapolis Department of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics – Luddy School

Location

Location Indianapolis

Position Summary

The Indiana University (IU) School of Science and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at IU Indianapolis invite applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position whose research operates at the intersection of biology and biomedical engineering.

This position is a strategic joint hire aligned with the Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI) and is intended to strengthen and expand interdisciplinary research capacity across biology, biomedical engineering, and translational biosciences.

Strategic Research Areas of Interest

Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose research programs align with one or more of the following areas:
- Bacterial pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance, including microbiology, immune engineering, and host–pathogen interactions
- Biohybrid and bioinspired materials and biological–synthetic interfaces
- Bio‑machining, bio‑manufacturing, and biofabrication, including bioprinting and scalable living systems
- Regenerative biology and regenerative medicine with translational relevance

Role within the Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI)

The Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI) drives interdisciplinary bioscience and technology research and collaboration with industry partners in pursuit of discoveries ranging from wearable and implantable medical devices and sensors to the advanced detection of biomarkers and AI‑enabled drug discovery and delivery. With a goal of quickly delivering IU health and sciences innovations from the bench to bedside, the institute will aim to stimulate substantial growth in the disclosure and licensing of inventions, discoveries and innovations, as well as industry partnerships and IU‑launched startup companies.

This position is affiliated with the Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI), IU Indianapolis’ institute dedicated to advancing convergent bioscience and technology research. Faculty affiliated with CBATI are expected to participate actively in interdisciplinary research efforts and collaborative proposal development.

IU has also recently broken ground on the Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB) – a first‑of‑its‑kind academic‑industry initiative to harness Indiana’s extensive resources in bioscience discovery, leading to significant advancements in human health. Supported by a $138 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant, IU LAB acts as the hub between industry and academia, positioning Indiana and the greater Indianapolis region as an international leader for biosciences research and innovation. IU LAB is expected to open in the 16 Tech Innovation District in 2027.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to shaping collaborative research themes, support interdisciplinary training and mentoring, and engage with translational and industry‑facing initiatives through CBATI and IU LAB , consistent with their interests and experience.

About the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering – Indianapolis The Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering is the first completely new school in the United States devoted exclusively to Informatics and a range of its subdisciplines. With its formative national role in creating the nation’s largest Informatics Program on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses, the school is the broadest and one of the largest information/computing schools in the U.S. At IU Indianapolis, the school also has strong ties with the health and life sciences in the areas of health data exchange, clinical decision support, consumer health informatics, integrated health information systems, and interactive health information technologies. The school provides state‑of‑the‑art facilities including fully equipped classrooms, media and gaming labs, human‑computer interaction research labs, usability and mobile development labs, ample research facilities, and studios for sound design and interactive media production. Access to advanced, high‑resolution wall‑sized displays and virtual environments are also available within the Informatics and Communications Technology Complex. The school has formed key research partnerships with the IU School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute, an internationally recognized medical informatics research center. The school also enjoys collaborations with the Roudebush VA Medical Center, IU Health (one of the largest health care organizations in the Midwest), the IU Schools of Nursing, Public Health, Health and Human Sciences, and School of Science. Luddy School faculty have access to state‑of‑the‑art computing resources. IU’s Quartz supercomputer, Big Red 200 is among the world’s fastest research supercomputers. Owned and operated solely by IU, these high‑performance resources are designed to accelerate discovery in a wide variety of fields, including biomedicine, biotechnology, health care, and enable effective analysis of large, complex biomedical data sets (i.e., big data).

About the Indiana University School of Science The School of Science is home to six departments and two interdisciplinary academic programs that serve over 2000 students. Each of the six departments hosts thriving PhD and research programs. The Department of Biology has 25 full‑time faculty members, over 750 undergraduate majors, and approximately 60 graduate students enrolled in Ph.D. and M.S. programs. The Department of Biology has a strong record of externally funded research, well‑equipped research laboratories and several core facilities. With an extensive hospital system and the IU School of Medicine, IU Indianapolis is home to a large and vibrant community of researchers and collaborators in all areas of biomedical science. Consistent with our health and life science focus, many faculty in the department have strong connections with the IU School of Medicine ( Indiana University School of Medicine (iu.edu) ) on the same campus, and pursue strong, externally funded, programmatic research.

About Indiana University Indianapolis The IU Indianapolis campus, with over 21,000 students, is located adjacent to downtown Indianapolis. IU Indianapolis is the health and life science campus of Indiana University, the focal point of health profession education in the State of Indiana. IU Indianapolis offers a full range of academic programs, and is an academic leader in the development and use of information technology. IU Indianapolis shares a campus with the Indiana University School of Medicine, the largest medical school in the US. IU Indianapolis is an eight‑time recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award by Insight into Diversity. IU Indianapolis is a campus renowned for service learning, civic engagement, and health sciences research.

About Indianapolis Indianapolis is the nation’s 16th largest city, the capital of Indiana, home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NCAA , the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis Symphony, Indianapolis Ballet, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis Zoo and one of the country’s most livable big cities.

Indiana is entering a new era of dynamic growth led by the biosciences, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, healthcare and hospitality industries. Just last year, Indiana’s biosciences sector generated over $99 billion in economic activity, while its hospitality industry welcomed 30 million visitors who contributed $5.8 billion of economic impact. Indianapolis is a significant biotech hub, anchored by global giants like Eli Lilly and Roche, alongside numerous other major players like Elanco, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Sanofi, plus specialized firms such as Zimmer Biomet, INCOG BioPharma, Genezen Labs, and Beckman Coulter, making it a strong center for pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and life sciences.

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• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline
• Appointment at the tenured Associate or Full Professor level at time of hire
• Demonstrated ability to sustain an externally funded research program
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring.

Expected Start Date

08/01/2026