Associate or Full Professor in Convergent Biology and Biomedical Engineering

Title Associate or Full Professor in Convergent Biology and Biomedical Engineering Appointment Status Tenure Department IU Indianapolis Department of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics - Luddy School 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.

Application Process

Open until filled.

Application materials include:

* Curriculum Vitae

* Cover Letter

* Statement of Research

* Statement of Teaching

* List of References

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.

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