Recruitment
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The Knight Campus offers opportunities for academic, professional, graduate employment as well as faculty appointments. Explore open positions below.
Featured
Faculty Recruitment
The Department of Bioengineering and the Knight Campus are recruiting open-rank faculty, instructional, and postdoctoral positions. Select a listing to read the full description.
The Department of Bioengineering is recruiting an open-rank faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Biomaterials. We seek innovative, collaborative researchers working at the forefront of bioengineering, biotechnology, and human health. Successful candidates will join a rapidly growing department within the Knight Campus, an interdisciplinary environment designed to accelerate discovery, innovation, and translation.
Areas of interest include:
- Biomaterials and regenerative medicine
- Drug delivery and nanomedicine
- Tissue engineering and biofabrication
- Immunoengineering
The Department of Bioengineering is recruiting two open-rank faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Synthetic Biology & Computational Methods. We seek innovative, collaborative researchers working at the forefront of bioengineering, biotechnology, and human health, joining a rapidly growing department within the Knight Campus.
Areas of interest include:
- Synthetic biology and cellular engineering
- Genome engineering and gene circuit design
- Biotechnology and biomanufacturing
- Computational biology and bioinformatics
- AI and machine learning for biological systems
- Multi-omics analysis and quantitative modeling
The Knight Campus is seeking a Curriculum Development Director/Lecturer who is passionate about mentoring students and building strong, innovative academic programs. The successful candidate will serve as a key facilitator of educational program growth as the Department of Bioengineering continues to expand, joining a collaborative team rethinking how future bioengineers are prepared for leadership in research, industry, and beyond. Review of applications will begin February 13, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.
The Knight Campus is accepting applications for its open research pool. Positions may include research assistants (technicians), research associates, and research engineers. Research assistants typically work under the direction of a Principal Investigator, while research associates and engineers carry out projects with more independence; research engineers may also support specialized equipment or facilities. We welcome applicants from bioengineering, neuroengineering, engineering, human physiology, applied chemistry, applied physics, biology, and related fields, especially those who thrive in team settings with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds.
The Knight Campus is seeking qualified applicants for its open postdoctoral scholar pool. This full-time, funding-contingent position offers an opportunity to enhance professional skills and research independence while conducting laboratory research, quantitative analysis, preparing manuscripts and grant applications, and presenting findings to internal and external audiences. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years.
The Knight Campus is seeking qualified applicants for its open ProTem Instructor/Lecturer pool. Knight Campus Instructors/Lecturers develop innovative and multidisciplinary educational materials with the goal of preparing graduate students for entry-level positions in academic, industry, and government labs. Those who enjoy teaching topics spanning both the life sciences and materials sciences are encouraged to apply. Successful Instructors/Lecturers will mentor students on research projects across a breadth of topics and stay current on innovative discoveries and methods.
Careers
Staff Recruitment
Explore staff employment opportunities below.
The Business Coordinator/Senior Business Coordinator is responsible for a broad set of assignments related to the Knight Campus which regularly requires the ability to exercise independent judgment while executing the priorities identified by faculty and leadership. This position is responsible for providing essential financial, business, and regulatory services for various Knight Campus programs and operations, and is expected to have a high level of independence of action. Critical thinking, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving skills are required.
Labs & Research
Research Personnel Recruitment
Research assistant, research associate, research engineer, and postdoctoral scholar positions across Knight Campus labs are recruited through our open pools, listed under Faculty Recruitment above. Check back for additional lab-specific postings, or reach out to a lab directly to ask about current openings.
Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance
Human Performance Alliance at Oregon Recruitment
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon brings together regenerative medicine and rehabilitation science to restore function after tissue damage, with the broader goal of improving human performance and preventing injuries before they happen. Learn more at humanperformancealliance.org.
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (HPA) at Oregon is accepting applications for research assistants, research associates, and research engineers. The team is seeking motivated applicants with strong organizational, research, and communication skills to join a range of exciting new and ongoing projects. Research assistants typically work under the direction of a Principal Investigator, while research associates and engineers contribute with a greater level of independence; research engineers may also bring technical expertise for specialized equipment or facilities. Positions may support work within the Regenerative Rehabilitation Moonshot program or the Innovation Hub of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance.
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon is accepting applications to its open postdoctoral scholar pool. This full-time, funding-contingent position offers the opportunity to conduct research under the mentorship of a Principal Investigator, gaining hands-on training in laboratory research, quantitative analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, and presentation of findings to diverse audiences. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years.
Questions About a Position?
For general recruitment questions, reach out to the Knight Campus team and we'll point you in the right direction.
Email accelerate@uoregon.edu.