Faculty Position in Biomedical Engineering

About the role

Reykjavík University invites applications for a full-time, on-site permanent faculty position in Biomedical Engineering within the Department of Engineering. The position is open at all levels (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) and is open until filled, with reviews starting 13 December 2026. Candidates should hold a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with international academic or research experience. Early-career academics are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Teach about three courses per year at undergraduate and graduate level, and develop and strengthen courses in the Biomedical Engineering programme
• Build an independent, internationally competitive research profile and publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
• Apply for national and international research funding and supervise BSc, MSc and, where appropriate, PhD students
• Take part in interdisciplinary research projects and collaborate with hospitals, medical technology companies, universities and research institutions
• Contribute to departmental and university administration and outreach, and support innovation, technology transfer and entrepreneurship

Required profile

• University degree in Biomedical Engineering and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field
• International academic or research experience and a track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience in university-level teaching, including courses such as Medical Instrumentation, Clinical Engineering and Biomedical Signal Processing
• Potential to set up an independent research programme and attract external funding
• Fluency in English; ability to teach in Icelandic is an advantage
• Industry experience in medical technology or biomedical engineering, and experience in product development, medical device development, R&D, prototyping or technology transfer, is an advantage

Required skills

• Research expertise in medical technologies, biomedical electronics, biomedical instrumentation and/or physiological signal processing
• Experience with biomedical measurement systems, sensors, signal acquisition or related medical technologies
• Interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary and international teams

Applications must include a cover letter, CV, copies of relevant certificates and diplomas, and contact details for at least two references, submitted through the university's online application system.