Research Assistant Professor (Appointment Stream) at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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, or closely related disciplines for an appointment stream Research Assistant Professor faculty position in the 7 Tesla Bioengineering Research Program (7TBRP). Applicants should have more than four years of postdoctoral experience or equivalent experience carrying out independent as well as collaborative research in the area of Ultra-High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The position involves the development of 7 Tesla MRI methods and applications including radiofrequency hardware and software, pre and post procession pipelines, and MRI data analysis. The position responsibilities include writing grant applications as principle and co-investigator and contributing to scientific advancements in the 7TBRP and its mission. The Research Assistant Professor will also be responsible for leading and facilitating collaborative research, publishing scientific work conducted in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting findings at scientific meetings.

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.

Interested applicants should apply to requisition number 26001293 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 April 30, 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.