"Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering"

Job Description

Applications are invited for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position at the University of Maine (UMaine) in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). This is a full-time, 50/50 split appointment between the two departments, with the successful candidate expected to contribute to both programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

We seek candidates with expertise in the design of analog circuits with biomedical applications, such as bioinstrumentation, microphysiological systems, or biomedical optics. These areas are critical for new medical innovations, including: advanced imaging systems, smart wearable and implantable health monitoring devices, high precision surgical micro-tools, and drug discovery and delivery. The Institute of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, the NIH-funded Center for Biomedical Research Excellence, and a T-32 graduate training grant at UMaine provide excellent transdisciplinary research opportunities. Applications from all areas are invited, with particular interest in: 1) analog circuit design and bioinstrumentation, 2) design and fabrication of microphysiological systems, or 3) design and fabrication of biomedical optical systems. This faculty member will play a pivotal role in advancing new and emerging applications at the intersection of electrical engineering and biomedical engineering.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated expertise in circuit design for bioengineering or biomedical applications.
• A strong research record, including publications in leading journals and evidence of potential for securing external research funding.
• Interest in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration bridging electrical and biomedical engineering.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred:

• Experience in modern circuit design methodologies and a research focus in at least one of the following areas: bioinstrumentation, microphysiological systems, or biomedical optical systems.
• Experience in developing and teaching courses related to circuit design or biomedical engineering.
• Experience in biomedical applications considerations, such as biocompatibility, power, safety and regulatory standards.
• Awareness of potential research collaborations at UMaine, such as through the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering and the Institute of Medicine.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1. a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2. a resume/curriculum vitae
3. a statement of research interests and teaching interests in the context of biomedical engineering and electrical engineering at UMaine (maximum of 5 pages)
4. PDFs of the applicants three most significant scholarly publications

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on January 12, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee co-chairs Michael Mason and Rosemary Smith at michael.mason@maine.edu and rosemary.smith@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.