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Tenure Track Faculty Position in Biomedical Engineering

Cornell University

The Nancy E. and Peter C. Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University invites applications to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Exceptional candidates at all ranks will be considered. We seek candidates with innovative approaches in developing and applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to biomedical engineering applications, including in the areas of Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Engineering, Cancer Immunology, Neural Engineering, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, Host-Microbe Interactions, or Drug Delivery. Applications exclusively focused on imaging will not be considered. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in engineering or a closely related field, with a demonstrated potential for success as an independent investigator and educator. Applications from individuals with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence are particularly encouraged.

The Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering is in the College of Engineering on Cornell’s campus in Ithaca, New York. The ideal candidate will benefit from strong collaborative ties to the College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, and Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Tech in New York City. Our global presence includes a College of Medicine campus in Doha, Qatar. Further opportunities for research and development are provided by an extensive network of centers and institutes including the Center for Vertebrate Genomics, Genomics Innovation Hub, Genome Biology Initiative, Cornell Neurotechnology NeuroNex Hub, Cornell Center for Materials Research, Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility, Cornell Center for Immunology, AI Radical Collaboration, Englander Institute for Precision Medicine, Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science, Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, and Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences.

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a wonderful place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. The main campus sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. The Ithaca area offers a small-town lifestyle with the cultural and culinary offerings of larger cities. The climate of the region provides for a range of outdoor activities including boating/sailing, swimming, mountain biking and hiking in summer, to skiing and ice skating in winter.

The Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering and the College of Engineering at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who foster a welcoming climate for all members of our community. Biomedical Engineering at Cornell was the first department recognized with the BMES Diversity Award. The university also seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches. Visit to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area. Cornell and Ithaca are family-friendly communities: Cornell has a comprehensive set of policies, services and benefits to help you, your partner and your children to feel welcomed here, to support your well-being, and to help with childcare, elder care, and those with disabilities. For more details, see:

All applicants must submit a cover letter of interest, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications and preprints as well as research and teaching vision statements. We also ask applicants to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research service, and/or outreach in a diverse community. Applicants can choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application. Please submit all materials including contact information for at least 3 reference letter writers.

Applications must be received by November 11, 2024, to receive full consideration. Application materials must be submitted electronically at:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

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