"Assistant Professor"

Position Summary

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applicants for a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position within the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering (CMB) to begin January 1, 2026. This position will be expected to perform a full time effort of 55% research, 40% instruction, and 5% service.

The development of next-generation biocompatible medical devices that resist clinical complications with thrombosis, infection, and immune response is critical to improving patient outcomes and long-term clinical performance. The College invites applications from outstanding candidates whose research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address these challenges in cardiovascular biomaterials and related areas. We are especially interested in candidates whose work advances understanding of cell-material interactions, endothelialization, and thromboinflammation, and who apply this knowledge to the design of innovative medical device technologies. Areas of interest include anti-biofouling surface coatings, controlled drug delivery, biocompatibility testing, and immunomodulatory biomaterials.

The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate closely with the newly formed Biointerface Translation and Engineering Center (BTEC) within the UGA College of Engineering to accelerate the development of high-performance medical device technologies and systems to address unmet clinical needs.

The successful candidate is expected to:

1. Establish an outstanding, internationally recognized research program
2. Foster and establish collaborations and partnerships within and outside the College of Engineering, as well as industry,
3. Exhibit a strong commitment to teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and
4. Compete successfully for extramural funding to support research and a companion graduate and postdoctoral training program

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received before October 4, 2025 will be given full consideration. Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:

• A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
• A detailed curriculum vita.
• A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.
• A research plan not to exceed 2 pages.
• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions related to the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. William S. Kisaalita at williamk@uga.edu.

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering is building a vibrant academic environment that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research that addresses critical societal needs. The School offers undergraduate and graduate engineering degree programs in biochemical engineering and biological engineering and has grown rapidly to over 450 undergraduate and graduate students and 23 faculty members.