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Tenure Track Faculty - Biomedical Engineering | Cornell University

American Society of Plant Biologists, Northeast Ithaca, New York, United States

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Tenure Track Faculty Position in Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University

Overview 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, although exceptional candidates at all ranks will be considered. We seek candidates who develop and translate innovative engineering solutions including data-driven methods, advanced instrumentation, and technology platforms to enable precision medicine and therapeutic engineering. We are particularly interested in applicants who integrate engineering principles with clinical or translational goals, with potential applications in areas such as cancer immunology, data acquisition and sensing, drug delivery, or related fields. Candidates should demonstrate a clear path toward impactful clinical or translational applications of their technology. Applications exclusively focused on imaging will not be considered.

Qualifications 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.

About the School and Environment 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 Data Science for Enterprise and Society, Center for Vertebrate Genomics, Cornell Institute of Biotechnology with world-class core facilities for genomics and imaging, 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 the Cornell Life Science Ventures.

Context and Lifestyle Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a wonderful place to work. Our 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 cultural and culinary offerings of larger cities. The climate supports outdoor activities year-round.

Equity and Community The Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering and the College of Engineering at Cornell seek candidates who foster a welcoming climate for all members of our community. The university also supports dual career couples and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches. Visit the following resource to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area:

https://www.hercjobs.org/ (text only).

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Application Details 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. Please submit all materials including contact information for at least 3 reference letter writers.

Applications must be received by November 24, 2025, to receive full consideration. Application materials must be submitted electronically at: 2025-11-24

Pay

Ranges: 83,200 – 226,200 USD

Pay Range: Refer to Posting Language

Employment Information:

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.

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Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

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