Professor (all ranks) Microbiome and Human Health

The School of Biological & Health Systems Engineering within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and the Biodesign Center for Health Through Microbiomes (HTM) at Arizona State University (ASU) seek applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Microbiome and Human Health. The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, one of the eight Fulton Schools, houses a vibrant multidisciplinary bioengineering research community (learn more at https://research.engineering.asu.edu/). We seek applicants who can enhance our abilities in these areas as part of a community of experts. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, developing innovative experimental, computational, and data-driven approaches to understand and manipulate interactions among the gut microbiome, host biology, diet, and environmental exposures. We are particularly interested in high-impact topics, including microbiome cross-talk with other organ systems, mechanisms of health and disease, and new microbiome-based diagnostics, interventions, and therapeutics. Candidates may work across the discovery-to-translation continuum using approaches such as multi-omics, systems biology, artificial intelligence, microbial ecology, synthetic biology, bioengineering, and translational research.

The Biodesign Institute at ASU delivers the future of nature-inspired scientific innovation today for the betterment of human health, community safety, and global sustainability. Created on the premise that scientists can overcome complex societal issues by emulating and re-imagining the "design rules" and trial-and-error approach found in nature, the Institute's researchers are addressing an expansive array of global challenges by creating "bioinspired" solutions, including new vaccine discovery and delivery; early detection and treatment of cancer and infectious diseases; techniques for detecting and removing contaminants from air and water; and the application of nanotechnology for biomedicine and electronics. To advance its bioinspired research mission, the Biodesign Institute has established 17 different research centers and has more than 200 active research projects.

The Biodesign Center for Health Through Microbiomes (HTM) contributes to the robust research activities of the Biodesign Institute by applying microbe-based strategies to advance society's health and welfare by improving the environment and enhancing health outcomes. The Center's research spans from fundamental to applied science and leverages industry and foundation collaboration. HTM establishes an ecosystem of innovation in which fundamental knowledge is used to develop microbial-based health interventions and diagnostics. We investigate the fundamental mechanisms of the effect of microbes on human health.

We search for applicants who will contribute to our academic programs, promote transdisciplinary teaching and research, and help the university to achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, valuing entrepreneurship, and conducting use-inspired research. Faculty members in the Fulton Schools are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses, advise both undergraduate and graduate student research and projects, and undertake service activities.

Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or (full) Professor rank, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments, beginning August 2027.

Essential Functions
•Contribute to curriculum development.
•Deliver instruction in-person and/or online.
•Supervise honors, master’s, and doctoral students.
•Conduct research publishable in top-tier journals and/or conferences in the discipline.
•Develop grant proposals for external funding as PI or co-PI.
•Participate in professional and internal service.

Required qualifications
•Earned doctorate in bioengineering, microbiology, medicine, or closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
•Evidence of excellence in research, as appropriate to the candidate’s rank.
•Evidence of excellence in teaching, as appropriate to the candidate’s rank.

Desired qualifications
•Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach to research and teaching.
•Expertise in microbial omics (metagenomics, metabolomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics) analyses and integration.
•Expertise in functional annotation, statistical analysis and regression, genetic variation analysis, statistical analysis, and modeling.
•Evidence of a successful history of obtaining extramural funding from highly competitive sources such as NIH, PCORI, CDC, NSF, similar federal mechanisms, and/or foundations (e.g., Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).
•Background, knowledge, and/or research in the area of science of microbiome and precision medicine relevant to the needs of Arizona's populations.
•Experience in developing and maintaining community partnerships and inter-professional or team-based collaborations.
•Experience of teaching online courses.
•Demonstrated success and/or commitment to promoting student retention and/or graduation.
•Ability to engage in inter-institutional research initiatives and trans-disciplinary collaborative research that complements the expertise of existing faculty and will expand our overall research and instructional capabilities.

Application Instructions
The application deadline is November 22, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/194851 and select “apply now” next to the corresponding position. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following:
•Cover letter
•Curriculum Vitae
•Statement describing research interests (two pages maximum)
•Statement describing teaching interests and philosophy (two pages maximum)
•Contact information for three references

The ASU Charter states, “ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.” The Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to cultivating excellence, delivering innovation that matters, encouraging bold thinking, fostering a community of learning and collaboration, and building a foundation for all to be successful. Applicants are encouraged to address how their past, current, and future activities align with the ASU Charter and Fulton Schools of Engineering values in their application materials.

For additional information regarding position specifics, please contact the search committee chair, Professor Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown via email at Dr.Rosy@asu.edu.

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