Job Description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the School and Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to invite applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at Columbia University in the City of New York, starting on July 1, 2025. Candidates are sought in the broad area of Biomedical Imaging. A joint appointment with the Department of Radiology in Columbia University Irving Medical Center is also possible. Applications at all ranks, including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor, will be considered.

The successful candidate is expected to advance their field by developing an original and leading externally funded research program, and contributing to the educational missions of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and, as appropriate, the Department of Radiology. Columbia offers a rich environment for multidisciplinary research and encourages collaborations with additional academic departments and units across Columbia University. This position seeks candidates who would develop biomedical engineering research in crosscutting fields. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level biomedical engineering courses is a must.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent in Biomedical Engineering or a related field by the start date of the appointment. Postdoctoral experience is preferred but not required for a junior-level appointment. Applicants for this position at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor without tenure levels must have the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively. Applicants at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor) must have a demonstrated record of outstanding research accomplishments, excellent teaching credentials, and established leadership in the field. The school is especially interested in qualified candidates who will contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

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Applications should be submitted electronically to  and include the following: curriculum vitae including a publication list, a research statement including a description of research accomplishments, a statement of teaching interests and plans, three letters of recommendation, and three selected pre/reprints of scholarly work. Applicants are also encouraged to provide a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service.

All applications received by November 30, 2024 will receive full consideration. We encourage applicants to consult for more information about the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Hiring Range: Professor: 134K-305K; Associate Professor (tenured): 123K-175K; Associate Professor (without tenure): 115K-163K; Assistant Professor: 110K-142K.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

About Columbia University

Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

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