Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

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Job Description

The University of Notre Dame invites applications for a faculty position within the College of Engineering, with a primary focus in the general field of Bioengineering. We are seeking researchers at the Associate or Full Professor rank who work at the intersection of biology and engineering. To support this cross-disciplinary search, the committee is comprised of members from the Departments of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE), Electrical Engineering (EE), and Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (CEEES). General inquiries may be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io.

The successful candidate will lead a high-impact research program dedicated to solving fundamental challenges in human health and biotechnology. Duties will include teaching, research, and service. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in the following areas:

• Tissue Engineering, Disease Models, and Stem Cell Research
• Diagnostic Tools and Devices with applications such as rural and distributed health care models
• Frontiers in Bioengineering such as Space Bioengineering and Biocomputing

The environment for Bioengineering at Notre Dame is enriched by numerous cross-disciplinary institutes and centers, including:

• Bioengineering and Life Sciences Initiative (BELS Initiative)
• Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health (BIPH)
• Harper Cancer Research Institute (HRCI)
• Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases (CRND)
• Eck Institute for Global Health (EIGH)
• Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society (Lucy Institute)
• Keck Center for Transgene Research (Keck Center)
• Warren Center for Drug Discovery (Warren Center)
• Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine (SCReM)

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering or a closely related discipline is required.
• Established research expertise at the intersection of engineering and biology, demonstrated through a strong record of scholarly achievement.
• Candidates should possess a nationally or internationally recognized research program with a demonstrated history of high-impact publications and success securing external research funding, commensurate with academic rank.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program with strong potential for continued growth and impact.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, student mentorship, and curriculum development.
• Evidence of meaningful contributions to the broader research community through leadership, collaboration, professional service, or other scholarly activities.
• Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and intellectually vibrant academic environment.
• The successful candidate will have qualifications appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank, consistent with the University of Notre Dame's standards for tenure and promotion.

Additional Information

Please do not submit your application through the University careers website. All materials should be submitted through the Interfolio application website. This posting is provided for informational and recruitment purposes only. Applications submitted through the University careers site will not be reviewed.

Applicants are invited to provide any or all of the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, comprehensive research plan, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, contact information for three professional references, and statement regarding potential engagement with and commitment to the mission of the University of Notre Dame.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.