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/Mentorin g: 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…