Lampe Distinguished Professor in Biomedical Engineering

Lampe Distinguished Professor in Biomedical Engineering

Location: Raleigh, NC |
Department: Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering |
Title: Lampe Distinguished Professor (tenured, full professor)

The Lampe Joint Department is a collaborative partnership between UNC‑CH and NC State, offering shared undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs with a single administrative structure and chairperson. The department is nationally ranked, with over 600 students, 54 faculty members (including five endowed chairs), and more than $25 million in research expenditures. It is consistently ranked among the top 15 globally and top 10 domestically in BME.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement and disability plans
• Life insurance and accident plan
• Paid time off, 12 holidays, tuition and academic assistance
• Childcare, wellness, and recreation membership

The appointment to the Lampe Distinguished Professorship will be at the tenured, full professor level. The successful candidate is expected to possess an internationally recognized research program, a demonstrated ability to attract external funding, and a strong teaching record for undergraduate and graduate BME courses. The candidate will spearhead multidisciplinary, multi‑department, and multi‑university initiatives focused on key research challenges in biomedical engineering, including biomedical imaging, microdevices, pharmacoengineering, regenerative medicine, and rehabilitation engineering.

• Ph.D., M.D.
  
  -Ph.D., or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong research program and excellent teaching record
• Commitment to BME education, outreach, and research

• Scholarly accomplishments and recognition in biomedical engineering or an integrated engineering‑medicine background
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious mindset spanning research and education

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application and interview process are welcome to contact . Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.

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