Assistant Professor - Biomaterials & Device Development

Job Description

Position Summary:

The School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (SBCE) at Colorado State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position as part of a multidisciplinary cluster hire through the Translational Medicine Institute (TMI).

Candidates should have expertise in biomedical engineering or related chemical engineering fields, with research interests in translational medicine, biomaterials, tissue engineering, or medical devices.

For full consideration, please apply by Sunday, 12/20/2026, 11:59pm (MT).

Preferred Research Areas:

• Adaptive and bioresponsive biomaterials for regenerative medicine.
• Engineered living materials and cell–material hybrid systems.
• Orthopedic biomaterials and biointegrated devices.
• Cardiovascular biomaterials and implantable technologies.
• Organ-on-chip, organoid, and disease modeling platforms, including alternatives to animal research.

This full-time, nine-month position requires establishing an externally funded research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to university and professional service.

Description of Work Unit:

Colorado State University (CSU) is a Carnegie R1 land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving more than 34,400 students and supporting interdisciplinary research across engineering, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Fort Collins, located 65 miles north of Denver, offers extensive recreational opportunities and a growing biotechnology sector. Learn more at visitftcollins.com.

The School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (SBCE) was established in 2025 through the merger of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. The School includes approximately 29 faculty, four administrative staff, and 600 students, with research supported by NIH, NSF, DOD, DOE, and DARPA.

The Translational Medicine Institute (TMI) advances human and animal health through interdisciplinary research in musculoskeletal health, infectious and immune disease, and regenerative medicine, emphasizing clinical translation and technology development.

Essential Job Duties: 

• Research and Scholarly Activity: Conduct and publish research, pursue external funding, and contribute to scholarly advancement in the field.
  • Spearhead the development of proposals and successfully secure extramural funding and research grants from federal agencies, industrial entities and other sources. Execute comprehensive design, analysis, and publication of basic, applied and translational research, sharing valuable contributions with the scientific community through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, patents and intellectual property protection (50%).
• Teaching and Advising/Mentoring: Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including course and curriculum development.
  • Develop, plan and deliver multiple courses per academic year to both undergraduate and graduate level students. Provide guidance and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students, preparing them for future career paths and professional endeavors (40%).
• Service to Department, College, University, and Discipline: Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission.
  • Actively participate in committees at various levels – department, college, and university – contributing to improving our academic community. Contribute to broader academic discipline through extramural activities, such as active engagement in professional societies, conferences and journals (10%).
• Other related duties.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

The tenure track faculty member is expected to build their own academic and scholarly track with the resources provided by the University. The department head directly supervises the faculty member, and together with the later career faculty in the department will mentor and support the faculty member. The faculty member is responsible for supervising the graduate and undergraduate student research.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform high quality research in relevant areas through peer-reviewed publications in reputed venues, that has the potential to secure external funding.
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to teach courses in the department’s and TMI’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research expertise in one or more identified preferred areas.
• Strong publication record appropriate to career stage.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an externally funded research program.
• Experience developing research proposals or securing external funding.
• Interdisciplinary research experience across engineering, biomedical sciences, or clinical medicine.
• Experience in translational research, technology development, or commercialization.
• Undergraduate or graduate teaching and mentoring experience.
• Research alignment with SBCE and TMI priorities.
  

Additional Information:

Search Contact: James Jensen, jim.jensen@colostate.edu.

Salary Range

100,000.00 - $115,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.