Tenured Professor in Bioengineering

Position Description:  The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Harvard University seeks applicants for a tenured rank position in Bioengineering, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023. The successful applicant will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Bioengineering.

The candidate is expected to have a research and educational focus on the field of ‘Augmented Humanity,’ as broadly defined. Specific topics of interest include Human Cell Therapies with an emphasis on biomaterials/cell engineering/cell manufacturing and Human Organoids/Tissue Engineering with an emphasis on stem cell differentiation/genetic engineering/organoid assembly/tissue-level characterization. Candidates with research outside these areas, yet related to the field of Augmented Humanity, are also encouraged to apply. Candidates with industrial experience in any relevant area are also encouraged to apply.

Harvard SEAS provides a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, with the opportunity to work with students and colleagues from diverse fields, including strong connections with departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the professional schools. We value diversity among our faculty and are committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community. We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.

Basic Qualifications:  Candidates are required to have a doctorate in an appropriate field of engineering.

Additional Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and research in Bioengineering. Candidates should also evince intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential for significant contributions to SEAS, the University, and wider scholarly community.

Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials. Candidates are asked to apply by December 15, 2022, but we will continue to review applications until the position is filled.

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching/advising statement (describing teaching philosophy and practices)

Research statement

Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.

Authorization form

Please submit applications online at: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/11766

Harvard University is committed to fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive and experience a sense of inclusion and belonging. Community members are encouraged to model our values of integrity, responsible mentorship, equity, and excellence no matter where they are.

To support this commitment to our values of inclusion and excellence, the external finalist for this position will be required to complete a conduct questionnaire — specifically regarding findings of violation, on-going formal complaint investigations, or formal complaint investigations that did not conclude due to the external finalist’s departure concerning: harassment or discrimination, retaliation, sexual misconduct, bullying or intimidating/abusive behavior, unprofessional relationship, or misconduct related to scholarship, research, teaching, service, or clinical/patient care.

Harvard will also make conduct inquiries  to current and former employers of the external finalist regarding such misconduct. To facilitate these inquiries, Harvard requires all external applicants for this position to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to release information for external applicants ” as part of their application. If an external applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and, as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

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