Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Synthetic Biology and Computational Methods

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Synthetic Biology and Computational Methods Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply& lJobID=536687& lJobSourceTypeID=831& sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 536687 Work type: Faculty - Tenure Track Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Biology/Life Sciences, Research/Scientific/Grants, Instruction, Engineering/Biomedical Engineering Department: Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering Rank: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Rank) Annual Basis: 9 Month Positions Available: 2 Application Deadline October 15, 2026; position open until filled Required Application Materials To receive full consideration, applicants must submit a complete application including: -A letter of interest that briefly expresses the candidate's enthusiasm for the role and highlights their track record in growing and strengthening community through collaborative efforts and coalition-building. (including a Google Scholar link) -CV outlining work history and professional qualifications relevant to this position. -Statement of current and future research interests and plans. -Statement describing experience with inclusive teaching and mentoring practices that promote students' success. -Names and contact information for three professional references. Position Announcement Experimental & Translational Synthetic Biology: Examples include, but are not limited to, mammalian synthetic biology; the design and construction of genetic circuits and biosensors; metabolic and pathway engineering for biomanufacturing of chemicals, therapeutics, and sustainable materials; protein and enzyme engineering; genome editing and synthetic genomics tools; engineered cells, consortia, and living biomaterials; host-microbe and microbiome engineering; cell-free and in vitro synthetic biology systems; magnetogenetics; and engineered cell and gene therapies and the platforms that support their manufacture. **Applicants should demonstrate a research program centered on the engineering of biological systems and technologies and employ quantitative, predictive, and design-based approaches to create, modify, or control biological function. Computational Synthetic Biology: Examples include, but are not limited to, computer-aided design, lab automation, and autonomous experimentation for the design-build-test-learn cycle; fitness landscape modeling and sequence-function prediction; genome-scale metabolic and dynamical modeling to optimize biomanufacturing and bioprocess design; machine learning, biological foundation models, and generative AI approaches for protein, enzyme, genome, and regulatory sequence design; predictive modeling of engineered cells, microbial communities, biomaterials, and cell and gene therapy products; computational methods for genome engineering and synthetic genome design; design and analysis of engineered regulatory networks; and multi-omics integration and quantitative modeling to guide the design and engineering of biological systems. Department or Program Summary The Department of Bioengineering is the largest academic unit within the Knight Campus. The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is a bold initiative designed to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into innovations that improve lives in Oregon, the nation, and beyond. Building on the University of Oregon's tradition of interdisciplinary collaboration, the Knight Campus advances research partnerships, industry engagement, and experiential training for the next generation of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Faculty expert...