Research Assistant Professor (Appointment Stream)

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering (engineering.pitt.edu/bioengineering) invites applications from accomplished individuals with a PhD or equivalent degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, health informatics, or closely related disciplines for an appointment stream Research Assistant Professor position.

Located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh is ranked top-ten in securing NIH funding and provides a rich environment for interdisciplinary research, strengthened through its affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). The Department of Bioengineering, consistently ranked among the top programs in the country, has outstanding research and educational programs, offering undergraduate (303 students, sophomore-to-senior years) and graduate (178 PhD, MD/PhD, and DPT/PhD students; and 54 MS students) degrees. The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine (https://mirm-pitt.net/), Computational and Systems Biology (https://www.csb.pitt.edu/), the Vascular Medicine Institute (https://vmi.pitt.edu/), the Brain Institute (https://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/research/LRDC-and-the-brain-institute), Starzl Transplantation Institute (https://stiresearch.health.pitt.edu/), and the Organ Pathology and Therapeutics Institute (https://optin.pitt.edu) offer many collaborative research opportunities. The Center for Medical Innovation (https://www.engineering.pitt.edu/CMI), the Coulter Translational Partnership II Program (https://ctsi.pitt.edu/) and the Center for Commercial Applications of Healthcare Data (https://enterprises.upmc.com/phda/) provide biomedical innovation and translation opportunities.

Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in the design, development, and evaluation of digital health technologies to support the Department’s growing portfolio of research in clinical translation, biomedical sensing, and data-driven health technologies. This includes mobile health (mHealth) systems, clinician- and patient-facing software applications, wearable-integrated sensing platforms, and research data infrastructure. The successful candidate is expected to have more than two years of research experience, including experience leading the development, deployment, and maintenance of research software systems that support interdisciplinary studies.

The position will focus on advancing research in digital health systems and translational biomedical technologies. Areas of interest include the integration of wearable and mobile technologies into clinical research workflows, human-centered design of healthcare software, and the collection, management, and analysis of health data from sensor-based and self-reported sources.

In addition to research activities, the successful candidate will contribute their service to the department through leadership and technical oversight within the IDEA Lab. This role will focus on supporting interdisciplinary design, software development, and student project initiatives aligned with the department’s innovation and experiential learning goals.

Service contributions in this role support the broader research, educational, and innovation missions of the department and the Swanson School of Engineering.

Interested applicants should apply to requisition number 26001695 at Pitt Talent Center by visiting https://www.join.pitt.edu. The following materials should be submitted: (1) cover letter, (2) complete CV, (3) research statement, (4) three representative publications, and (5) names and complete contact information of at least four references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and, therefore, early submission is highly encouraged. We intend to conclude this recruitment by June 15, 2026.

The following materials should be submitted: (1) cover letter, (2) complete CV, (3) research statement, (4) three representative publications, and (5) names and complete contact information of at least four references.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.