Assistant Research Professor, Biomedical Engineering
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The Herff College of Engineering at The University of Memphis invites applications for a dynamic, highly collaborative Assistant Research Professor (ARP).
This specialized, non-tenure-track faculty position serves as the vital technical and intellectual bridge across three core departments: Biomedical Engineering (BME), Civil Engineering (CIVL), and Mechanical Engineering (MECH).
The successful candidate will manage a Shared Materials Lab environment and establish a central "Fabrication-to-Function" nexus.
The primary focus of this role is to accelerate interdisciplinary research, generate critical preliminary data for federal grants, and pioneer the development of sustainable, bio-inspired materials alongside advanced additive manufacturing techniques.
Core Strategic Themes
The ARP will center their research, fabrication efforts, and grant writing around four core thematic pillars:
- Bio-regenerative scaffolds for tissue engineering.
- Sustainable "Green" composites for civil infrastructure applications.
- Multi-scale fabrication of highly functional materials.
- Multi-scale mechanical characterization of hybrid materials.
Key Collaborations
The ARP will work with a robust, pre-established cohort of materials science and engineering experts, including but not limited to:
- Biomedical Engineering: Dr. Amber Jennings (Lead Mentor, Infection/Biomaterials), Dr. Joel Bumgardner (Dental Regeneration), Dr. Gary Bowlin (Tissue Templates/Electrospinning), and Dr. Hayden Carlton (Thermal Therapy).
- Civil Engineering: Dr. Farhad Jazei (Co-Lead, Sustainable Infrastructure) and Dr. Yuankai Huang (Sensors & Functionalized Materials).
- Mechanical Engineering: Dr. Yuan Gao (Technical Lead, Microfluidics/MPS), Dr. Gladius Lewis (Bone Cement/Stents), and Dr. Ranganathan Gopalakrishnan (Aerosol Delivery & Processes).
- External Synergy: Potential to facilitate broader inter-college collaborations with faculty in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Candidates must submit their application through https://workforum.memphis.edu.
Click on the full-time faculty menu to find the Biomedical Engineering posting.
Applications must include a cover letter, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, the full names and contact information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) of three professional references, and a statement on research philosophy.
Screening of applications will begin in August 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
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