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Professor - Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scho
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Professor - Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar
Job ID:
292426
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Employment type:
Regular, Full-Time
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Online Audio and Video Media
Job Summary:
The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University invites applications from exceptional senior candidates working in the area of neuroengineering, broadly defined. The successful candidate will be named the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Neuroengineering, an endowed position specific to the Georgia Tech campus. GRA eminent scholars are expected to engage in or contribute to translational and/or economic development efforts in their field. Appointment is at the rank of full professor with tenure. The department seeks a visionary scholar‑educator and proven leader in high‑impact and emerging areas of importance to human health and biomedicine, with a particular focus on neuroengineering and neuroscience, including machine learning and AI approaches with translational potential.
Responsibilities
Interact with a vibrant and rapidly growing multidisciplinary community across Georgia Tech, Emory, and greater Atlanta, including the Georgia Tech/Emory Neural Engineering Center, the GT Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS), the McCamish Parkinson’s Disease Innovation Program, and clinical departments such as Emory Rehabilitation and Neurology.
Required Qualifications
A PhD in engineering or related field (required by the start of appointment).
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body.
Ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment.
Ability to mentor and assist students pursuing graduate education.
Ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogies that support student success.
Ability to engage in high‑impact practices that support deep learning for student success.
Required Documents to Attach
Letter of application.
Curriculum vitae.
Statement of research interests.
Description of teaching interests.
Statement outlining how professional and academic experiences support Georgia Tech’s mission and values (two pages or less).
Names and contact information for at least three references.
Apply Before Date:
Applications will be considered beginning January 15, 2026, but the search will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Requests for information may be directed to
BMEchair@gatech.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of merit, without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.
Additional EEO statements, such as U.S. Government Core Values and policies on freedom of expression, are available
here
and
here .
Background Check Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check. Please visit
Background Check Policy .
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292426
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Employment type:
Regular, Full-Time
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Online Audio and Video Media
Job Summary:
The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University invites applications from exceptional senior candidates working in the area of neuroengineering, broadly defined. The successful candidate will be named the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Neuroengineering, an endowed position specific to the Georgia Tech campus. GRA eminent scholars are expected to engage in or contribute to translational and/or economic development efforts in their field. Appointment is at the rank of full professor with tenure. The department seeks a visionary scholar‑educator and proven leader in high‑impact and emerging areas of importance to human health and biomedicine, with a particular focus on neuroengineering and neuroscience, including machine learning and AI approaches with translational potential.
Responsibilities
Interact with a vibrant and rapidly growing multidisciplinary community across Georgia Tech, Emory, and greater Atlanta, including the Georgia Tech/Emory Neural Engineering Center, the GT Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS), the McCamish Parkinson’s Disease Innovation Program, and clinical departments such as Emory Rehabilitation and Neurology.
Required Qualifications
A PhD in engineering or related field (required by the start of appointment).
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body.
Ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment.
Ability to mentor and assist students pursuing graduate education.
Ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogies that support student success.
Ability to engage in high‑impact practices that support deep learning for student success.
Required Documents to Attach
Letter of application.
Curriculum vitae.
Statement of research interests.
Description of teaching interests.
Statement outlining how professional and academic experiences support Georgia Tech’s mission and values (two pages or less).
Names and contact information for at least three references.
Apply Before Date:
Applications will be considered beginning January 15, 2026, but the search will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Requests for information may be directed to
BMEchair@gatech.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of merit, without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.
Additional EEO statements, such as U.S. Government Core Values and policies on freedom of expression, are available
here
and
here .
Background Check Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check. Please visit
Background Check Policy .
#J-18808-Ljbffr