Assistant Professor of Health Sciences - Purdue University School of Health Sciences (Job)
Description:
The School of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University invites applications for two anticipated full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Health Sciences, based at Purdue’s Indianapolis campus. The successful candidates will lead an independent research program with preference in the following areas: Toxicology focusing on mechanistic discoveries that can be leveraged to improve health and treat disease; Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences focusing on molecular epidemiology to identify modifiable protective and risk factors of human disease; Medical Physics focusing on cancer diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis biomarker discovery; Health Physics focusing on radiopharmaceutical or biomedical research. In all cases, Purdue University seeks to attract candidates with expertise and interest in the integration of AI/machine learning with their research. These positions are part of an initiative to expand programs to the Indianapolis campus, including the recruitment of additional faculty to support and advance the School’s teaching and research missions. As such candidates will be expected to seek out opportunities with partners in Indianapolis.
Responsiblities
Successful candidates will be expected to develop research programs in their fields of expertise, develop an external funding portfolio, build connections with their profession, and contribute to the education and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. Successful candidates will teach courses in the Biomedical Health Sciences Pre-professional program. Course modality is generally in person. The potential may exist for teaching online/distance courses during the academic year. Moreover, successful candidates perform service at the School, College, and University levels. The position is competitive with regard to salary, start-up funds, and laboratory space.
Skills/Eligibility:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biology, biomedical science, bioengineering, occupational or environmental health sciences, physics, toxicology, radiological health, or a closely related field by the start of employment, demonstrate potential to build an independent research program, exhibit potential to educate and mentor students, and possess a strong commitment to teaching. Outstanding applicants in all areas of health sciences will be considered, including, but not limited to, biomedical engineering, health physics, imaging sciences, industrial hygiene, medical physics, public health, radiochemistry, toxicology, and the broader biomedical health sciences.
How to Apply:
Applications must include (1) cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) description of current and future research (3 page maximum), (4) teaching statement (2 page maximum), (5) names and contact information for at least three references. Inquiries and materials will be treated confidentially. Any interested candidate should apply here (internal candidate) or here (external candidate). References will only be contacted at the final stage when campus visits occur.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment is set to begin August 2027. A background check is required for employment in this position. Questions regarding these positions may be directed to Dr. Jason Harris, Chair of the Search Committee jtharris@purdue.edu.