Assistant/Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering (Indianapolis)

Job Summary

The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will join the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the expansion of Purdue Engineering in Indianapolis at the heart of Indiana's life sciences ecosystem, where engineering, medicine, and translational research converge.

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another closely related discipline, by the employment date. Candidates should have expertise in one or more areas related to musculoskeletal health, biomechanics, tissue engineering, neural engineering, neurotechnology, imaging, sports engineering and human performance engineering . Early-career applicants should show evidence of initiating independent research, while mid-career applicants should demonstrate a sustained record of independent research within academic or industrial organizations, and contributions to education and/or mentoring. Individuals working at the interface of engineering and medicine - particularly those who can bridge disciplines and approaches (e.g. computational modeling, imaging, and experimental or clinical applications) - are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, teach courses at both levels, and contribute to service at the School, College, and University levels. Collaboration with clinical partners at the Indiana University School of Medicine and industry partners in the One Health Innovation District is highly encouraged and supported.

School and College

Biomedical engineering at Purdue has a 50 years of history, beginning with the Biomedical Engineering Center in 1974. The program became the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 1998 and was elevated to the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering in 2004. The Weldon School is now home to over 700 students, 45 primary faculty, 100 affiliated faculty, 2,300 alumni, and more than 100,000 ft² of laboratory space. Annual research expenditures exceed $20 million, with sustained support from NIH, NSF, DoD, and industry sponsors. The School has a strong record of translation and innovation , with over 100 U.S. patents, $35 million in licensing royalties, and more than 30 startup companies that have impacted millions of patients worldwide.

As part of Purdue Engineering , one of the nation’s largest and top-ranked colleges of engineering, the Weldon School benefits from the University’s major investments in initiatives such as One Health, Purdue Computes, the Institute for Physical AI, the Daniels School of Business and Purdue University in Indianapolis —a fully integrated extension of the West Lafayette flagship campus. These initiatives provide unprecedented opportunities for translational biomedical research through proximity to hospitals, medical research facilities, and Indiana’s vibrant biotechnology and medical device industries. Our growing Indianapolis presence also offers opportunities to collaborate with emerging and thriving College of Engineering programs in Gaming and Interactive Systems Engineering, Motorsports Engineering, and Human Performance Engineering.

Purdue Engineering is renowned for top-notch faculty and students, unique research facilities and innovations, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of preeminence. As one of the top ranked and largest engineering colleges in the nation, we are the first among U.S. engineering colleges in annual graduates and market demand, and have 8 degree programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. Purdue Engineering continues to remain a top-ranked college for patents and translation of our research activities to practice in the state, nation, and world. More than 70 Purdue Engineering faculty and alumni are National Academy of Engineering members, and we look to continue bringing outstanding faculty to campus, remaining the leader in affordable excellence at scale by guiding strategic growth through investment in people, exciting initiatives , and facilities .

Purdue Engineering in Indianapolis serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration focused on improving human health through highly innovative and multidisciplinary research and educational programs. The college and the Weldon School’s strategic partnerships with IU School of Medicine, Eli Lilly and Company, Zimmer Biomet, Cook and BioCrossroads advance the state’s leadership in biomedical devices and health innovation.

Application Process

To apply, please submit an application to this site including (1) cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a research plan of up to 3 pages, (4) a teaching plan of up to 2 pages, and (5) names and contact information for at least four references. For questions regarding applications, contact Engineering Academic Affairs, Purdue Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu . Review of applications will begin on Nov 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.