Faculty position in Biomedical Engineering

Permanent, full-time, on-site faculty position in biomedical engineering in the Department of Engineering at Reykjavík University, open at assistant, associate or full professor level, to strengthen biomedical engineering education and research. Areas of interest include biomedical and medical technologies, biomedical electronics, instrumentation and measurement systems, physiological signal acquisition and processing, biosensors and transducers, bioelectric signals such as ECG, EEG and EMG, the development and validation of medical devices, and the integration of hardware, sensors and signal processing for healthcare.

The appointee teaches about three courses a year, such as medical instrumentation, clinical engineering and biomedical signal processing, builds an independent, internationally competitive research profile, supervises BSc, MSc and PhD students, and develops collaborations with hospitals, medical technology companies, universities and research institutions. The department is particularly interested in an early-career researcher. Review of applications starts on 13 December 2026.

A university degree in biomedical engineering and a PhD in biomedical engineering or a closely related field; international academic or research experience; peer-reviewed publications; research expertise in medical technologies, biomedical electronics, biomedical instrumentation and/or physiological signal processing; experience with biomedical measurement systems, sensors or signal acquisition; university teaching experience; fluency in English, with the ability to teach in Icelandic an advantage. Industry, medical-device development or R&D experience is an asset. Applications include a cover letter, CV, certificates and diplomas, and contact details for at least two references.