Assistant Professor Biomedical Engineering

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Job Category:Faculty

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of
Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for up to two tenure-track
Assistant Professor positions in the broad area of Computational
Biomedical Engineering.

We seek outstanding researchers developing computational,
artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and
mathematical modeling approaches to address fundamental challenges
in biomedical engineering and human health. We are particularly
interested in candidates developing innovative computational
methods and models that advance our ability to understand, predict,
and engineer biological systems.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• AI-enabled therapeutic discovery and engineering: Computational

approaches to the discovery, design, and optimization of drugs,
biologics, engineered cells, biomaterials, and other therapeutic
modalities.

• Computational systems biology and medicine: Mechanistic,

network-based, and data-driven approaches to understanding
biological systems, disease mechanisms, therapeutic responses, and
resistance.

• Multiscale modeling and digital twins: Computational approaches

integrating molecular, cellular, tissue, and physiological
processes to model biological function, disease progression, and
therapeutic outcomes.

• Computational precision medicine: AI/ML and quantitative modeling

approaches integrating multimodal biological, imaging, and clinical
data to improve disease characterization, prediction, and clinical
decision-making.

• Computational approaches to biomedical engineering: Novel

computational methods addressing challenges in areas such as tissue
engineering, regenerative medicine, neuroengineering, biomechanics,
biomedical imaging, and biomedical microtechnologies.

These hires represent a strategic investment in expanding
computational biomedical engineering at UW–Madison, with the goal
of integrating advanced computational methodologies with the
department's established strengths in experimental and
translational biomedical engineering. Candidates whose research
advances AI-enabled precision therapies, including the prediction,
design, optimization, or personalization of therapeutic
interventions, are particularly encouraged to apply. However,
outstanding candidates working in other areas of computational
biomedical engineering that complement and extend the department's
existing research strengths will receive full consideration.

Successful candidates will develop independent, predominantly
computational research programs that complement and extend existing
departmental capabilities and foster interdisciplinary
collaborations across the university. These positions are
specifically intended for faculty whose research programs do not
require dedicated wet-laboratory facilities. Experimental and
clinical collaborations are strongly encouraged, and candidates
will have opportunities to work with researchers throughout the
College of Engineering, School of Medicine and Public Health,
School of Pharmacy, School of Veterinary Medicine, and UW–Madison's
broader interdisciplinary research community.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish and sustain
innovative, externally funded research programs in computational
biomedical engineering; teach and develop undergraduate and
graduate courses in biomedical engineering; mentor undergraduate
and graduate students and supervise their research; participate in
interdisciplinary research collaborations; and contribute to
departmental and university service, faculty governance, and
professional activities.

Candidates will be encouraged to develop collaborative research
programs that integrate computational methodologies with
experimental and clinical research across UW–Madison.

Additional Information:

The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the College of
Engineering at UW–Madison is rapidly expanding with growing student
enrollment and new faculty hires. It is a highly collaborative
research and educational community with established strengths
spanning cellular and tissue engineering, biomaterials,
biomechanics, neuroengineering, biomedical imaging, systems
biology, and biomedical microtechnologies.

The department is committed to expanding its capabilities in
computational biomedical engineering and strengthening the
integration of computation, artificial intelligence, and predictive
modeling with its established research strengths. These faculty
hires will play an important role in shaping the department's
future research directions and advancing computational approaches
to biomedical discovery, engineering, and translation.

UW–Madison provides an exceptional interdisciplinary environment
for this work, with opportunities for collaboration across the
College of Engineering, School of Medicine and Public Health,
School of Pharmacy, School of Veterinary Medicine and other
schools, colleges, and research centers. These include the Carbone
Cancer Center, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center,
Cardiovascular Research Center, and other interdisciplinary
research initiatives. In addition, the Center for High Throughput
Computing (CHTC) provides world-class resources for data-intensive
and computationally demanding research. Researchers have access to
over 40,000 CPU cores, 250+ GPUs, and over 5 PB of storage to
support large-scale analysis, simulation, and machine learning
workloads.

Successful candidates will have opportunities to leverage campus
computational research resources and develop collaborations with
experimental and clinical investigators, enabling computational
innovations to be translated into advances in biomedical science
and human health.

Candidates for this position may be eligible for participation in
the Excellence in Mentoring Initiative. The Excellence in Mentoring
Initiative aims to recruit outstanding faculty who, in addition to
their demonstrated excellence or strong potential in research and
teaching, are strongly committed to developing, implementing, and
promoting effective practices for mentoring undergraduate students,
graduate students, and other trainees within their scholarly
disciplines. In this case, the faculty member will join a cohort of
Excellence in Mentoring Initiative faculty across campus and become
part of a growing community of scholars dedicated to inclusive
mentorship and student success.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Teaching and developing inclusive undergraduate and graduate
courses for a diverse student body in the Mechanical Engineering,
Aerospace Engineering, and Engineering Mechanics degree programs,
mentoring graduate students and supervising their research;
developing and directing a successful, extramurally funded research
program; participating in departmental and university faculty
governance; and contributing to professional and public
service.

Department:

College of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Compensation:

Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate exceptional potential for establishing
an independent, nationally recognized research program in
computational biomedical engineering. Competitive applicants will
demonstrate:

• A strong record of research accomplishment, demonstrated through

peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly contributions.

• Expertise in computational methods, including AI/ML, mathematical

modeling, computational systems biology, or related quantitative
approaches.

• Demonstrated potential to develop innovative computational

methodologies or models addressing significant challenges in
biomedical engineering.

• Potential to establish a competitive, externally funded research

program.

• A commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching

and mentoring.

• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and the ability to

complement and extend existing departmental research
strengths.

Education:

Required: PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied
Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Computational Biology, Physics, or a closely
related field.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit a single PDF document containing the
following materials:

1. Cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications, research
interests, and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae, including a complete list of
publications.

3. Research statement (maximum three pages) describing past
research accomplishments, future research directions, and
opportunities for collaboration at UW–Madison. Applicants should
describe how their research program aligns with the computational
focus of this search and identify the computational resources
required to support their proposed research.

4. Teaching statement (maximum one page) describing teaching
interests, experience, and approaches to undergraduate and graduate
education and mentoring.

5. Names and contact information for three professional
references.

The deadline for full consideration is December 11, 2026.
Applications may continue to be considered until the positions are
filled.

Contact Information:

Mondira Saha-Muldowney

Department of Biomedical Engineering

mondira.sahamuldowney@wisc.edu

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