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One Health – Intelligent Medicines (Req. ID 44246)
Purdue University Main Campus | Indianapolis and West Lafayette, IN Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions at Assistant and Associate Ranks As part of Purdue University’s strategic investment in One Health – Intelligent Medicines, the College of Engineering invites applications for up to two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels.
Areas of Interest
While all areas within the Intelligent Medicine theme are of interest, we are particularly focused on attracting candidates who specialize in:
- Advanced Manufacturing, Therapeutics Development, and Non-animal Models of Disease
- Intelligent Production and Supply Chain Systems and Human Factors in Healthcare, Medicine and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
Candidates whose research integrates emerging technologies and methodologies, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, reconfigurable systems, and novel experimental platforms are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should indicate in their application materials whether a primary appointment in Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering would be most appropriate. Joint appointments across the College and University are possible for all candidates.
Purdue’s One Health Initiative
This strategic recruitment will help advance Purdue’s One Health initiative (https://www.purdue.edu/onehealth/) which seeks to tackle complex challenges with real-world impact at the intersection of human, animal, and plant health. This recruitment initiative builds on previous strategic faculty recruitment initiatives in: (1) Integrated Health; (2) AI-Driven Biomolecular Design, and (3) Advanced Chemistry. In addition, a parallel strategic faculty recruitment initiative in Healthy and Resilient Living Systems is ongoing. Through academic programs, research, facility infrastructure and industry partnerships, Purdue is making giant leaps in improving health outcomes for all living things and driving economic growth regionally and globally. This strategic faculty recruitment initiative focused on Intelligent Medicines is expected to build on prior recruitment initiatives and existing Purdue research and academic strengths, to transform research and impact human, animal, and environmental health by bridging silos and fostering collaboration across disciplines. The Intelligent Medicines theme seeks to create a framework that improves human, animal, and environmental health through the integration of technology, data, and systems thinking. This faculty recruitment initiative is disease agnostic and aims to establish new capabilities in AI-enabled therapeutic development, non-animal models of disease, advanced manufacturing, intelligent health systems, digital twins, robotics, human factors, supply chain resilience, and health technology innovation. By combining strengths in device innovation, computational intelligence, manufacturing systems, and healthcare operations, Purdue intends to create a highly visible flagship that strengthens industry engagement, expands workforce development opportunities, and attracts significant external funding.
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. degree by employment start date in industrial engineering, chemical engineering, biomolecular engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology, computer science, systems engineering, operations research, statistics, or a related discipline
- A record of research excellence and productivity commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated potential or record of interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful scholarship
- Commitment to teaching and student mentorship
Faculty Responsibilities
- Establish a vigorous, externally funded research program
- Contribute to the teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students
- Collaborate across disciplines to solve complex global one health challenges
Integration within the Purdue One Health Community
Collectively, the strategic faculty recruitment initiatives represent a forward-thinking investment in Purdue’s research infrastructure and academic excellence. Faculty hired as part of these One Health strategic faculty recruitment initiatives will be supported as part of the overall One Health community. Together, these faculty members are expected to work across diverse disciplines, enhance Purdue’s external funding potential, and drive innovation at the intersection of health, environment, food, and economics. In addition to joining an academic unit, faculty hired under this initiative will have the opportunity to join a vibrant ecosystem of interdisciplinary centers and institutes that span the hard tech corridor between Indianapolis and West Lafayette including:
- Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering
- Lilly Purdue Innovation Institute
- Purdue Institute for Healthcare Systems Innovation
- Crossroads Pediatric Device Consortium
- COOK-Purdue Partnership
The integrated, cross-disciplinary nature of One Health is essential for addressing today’s most urgent health challenges and ensuring Purdue’s continued leadership in research, education, and community impact.
Application Process
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2026, and continue until positions are filled. Applications should be submitted to this site: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociate-Professor-in-One-Health-Intelligent-Medicines-College-of-Engineering/44246-en_US/. A background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Professor of Engineering Practice — West Lafayette (Req. ID 44370)
The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a Professor of Engineering Practice at the Assistant or Associate rank. This position is based at the Purdue West Lafayette location. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with teaching and educational interests and expertise in all areas of Industrial Engineering, including Production and Supply Networks, Operations Research, Manufacturing, and Human Factors.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D., or M.S. with more than five years of professional experience, in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Human Factors, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering or a related field by the employment start date. Ideal candidates will have relevant industry experience with demonstrable evidence of leadership. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate courses across Industrial Engineering. In addition to instructional duties, the successful candidate will work effectively with industry partners and faculty, provide mentoring to students and other program support staff, develop experiential learning activities utilizing laboratory facilities, and perform service both at the School and the University levels as needed. They will have demonstrated skills in innovative pedagogical techniques, project/problem-based learning, and industry applications of current methodologies.
New faculty members will become part of a vibrant community of scholars who are committed to Rethinking IE and helping to guide the profession to impact societal grand challenges of the 21st century. The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University is making significant investments in advancing the frontiers of next generation information engineering and data analytics, systems science, cognition and decision-making, and manufacturing of products and services.
The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University is ranked 1st in online MS programs, 2nd in undergraduate programs, and 4th in graduate programs according to the latest USNWR rankings. The School is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is renowned for top-notch faculty and students, unique research facilities and innovations, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of preeminence. As one of the top ranked and largest engineering colleges in the nation, we are the first among U.S. engineering colleges in annual graduates and market demand, and have 8 degree programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. Purdue Engineering is a top-ranked college for patents and translation of our research activities to practice in the state, nation, and world. More than 70 Purdue Engineering faculty and alumni are National Academy of Engineering members, and we look to continue bringing outstanding faculty to campus, remaining the leader in affordable excellence at scale by guiding strategic growth through investment in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.
To apply, please submit application to this site https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociate-Professor-of-Engineering-Practice-in-Industrial-Engineering-%28West-Lafayette%29/44370-en_US/ including (1) cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement (no more than two pages) and a sample proposed syllabus, and (4) names and contact information for at least three references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications, contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Professor of Engineering Practice — Indianapolis (Req. ID 44371)
The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a Professor of Engineering Practice at the Associate or Full rank. This position is based at the Purdue Indianapolis location. Purdue University in Indianapolis seeks to attract exceptional candidates with teaching and educational interests and expertise in all areas of Industrial Engineering, including Production and Supply Networks, Operations Research, Manufacturing, and Human Factors. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate courses across Industrial Engineering and assist with development of strategic initiatives at Purdue University in Indianapolis.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D., or M.S. with more than five years of professional experience, in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Human Factors, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering or a related field by the employment start date. Ideal candidates will have relevant industry experience with demonstrable evidence of leadership. In addition to instructional duties, the successful candidate will work effectively with industry partners and faculty, provide mentoring to students and other program support staff, and perform service both at the School and the University levels as needed. They will have demonstrated skills in innovative pedagogical techniques, project/problem-based learning, and industry applications of current methodologies.
New faculty members will become part of a vibrant community of scholars who are committed to Rethinking IE and helping to guide the profession to impact societal grand challenges of the 21st century. The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University is making significant investments in advancing the frontiers of next generation information engineering and data analytics, systems science, cognition and decision-making, and manufacturing of products and services.
The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University is ranked 1st in online MS programs, 2nd in undergraduate programs, and 4th in graduate programs according to the latest USNWR rankings. The School is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is renowned for top-notch faculty and students, unique research facilities and innovations, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of preeminence. As one of the top ranked and largest engineering colleges in the nation, we are the first among U.S. engineering colleges in annual graduates and market demand, and have 8 degree programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. Purdue Engineering is a top-ranked college for patents and translation of our research activities to practice in the state, nation, and world. More than 70 Purdue Engineering faculty and alumni are National Academy of Engineering members, and we look to continue bringing outstanding faculty to campus, remaining the leader in affordable excellence at scale by guiding strategic growth through investment in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.
To apply, please submit application to this site https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssociateFull-Professor-of-Engineering-Practice-in-Industrial-Engineering-%28Indianapolis%29/44371-en_US/ including (1) cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement (no more than two pages) and a sample proposed course syllabus, and (4) names and contact information for at least three references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications, contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.