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Tanner Chair in Next-Generation Sensing and Integrated Systems for Healthcare

Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth invites applications for the Tanner Chair, a tenure-line faculty position within Dartmouth's Academic Cluster for Improving Healthcare Outcomes Through Sensory Technology. We particularly encourage applications from outstanding candidates for the rank of assistant or associate professor, including postdoctoral scholars ready to launch an independent research program, while exceptional candidates for full professor will also be considered.

Dartmouth's Academic Cluster for Improving Healthcare Outcomes through Sensory Technology brings together faculty across engineering, computer science, neuroscience, and medicine to develop next‑generation technologies for human health, performance, and longevity. The Cluster creates opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration spanning sensing and devices, computation, clinical research, and translation.

We seek candidates who show strong potential to lead an externally funded research program targeting transformational advances in next-generation sensing and integrated systems for healthcare. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research creates connections across sensing and devices, circuits, computation, and systems, including integrated and closed-loop approaches that bring these capabilities together, with the potential to translate technological advances toward meaningful improvements in human health and performance.

Research areas include, but are not limited to, bioelectronics and novel sensing technologies; healthcare-related analog/mixed-signal, energy-efficient, and RF/ wireless circuits and systems; wearable, implantable, and integrated sensing systems; computational and intelligent sensing; and neuromorphic and bio-inspired sensing and computing. Candidates whose work bridges or connects multiple areas are especially encouraged to apply. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with faculty in the Improving Healthcare Outcomes through Sensory Technology Cluster and across Thayer School of Engineering, the Department of Computer Science, Geisel School of Medicine, and Dartmouth Health. We particularly welcome candidates whose research can create new connections and amplify existing strengths across these communities.

We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship and whose interests complement Thayer's interdisciplinary approach to engineering education. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, advise and mentor students, and help foster an intellectually engaging and collaborative educational environment.

The Tanner Chair provides an opportunity to develop a high-impact research program and contribute intellectual leadership to Dartmouth's growing efforts in sensing, circuits, computation, integrated systems, and healthcare technology, supported by collaborative research communities and advanced facilities across Dartmouth.

About Thayer

Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world's great academic institutions. Home to a celebrated undergraduate liberal arts curriculum and pioneering professional schools, Dartmouth has shaped the education landscape and prepared leaders through its inspirational learning experience. Dartmouth has forged a singular identity, combining its deep commitment to outstanding education with distinguished research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and its three leading professional schools—Geisel School of Medicine, Thayer School of Engineering, and Tuck School of Business. Furthermore, Dartmouth's PhD Innovation (PhD-I) Program is the nation's first doctoral-level program aimed at providing PhD students the skills and support necessary to engage in enterprising research and translate their work into the commercial sphere.

Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth is a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of scholars committed to excellence in engineering research and education. Faculty pursue research spanning engineering, science, medicine, and entrepreneurship, with extensive opportunities for collaboration across Dartmouth College, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health, and other academic, clinical, and industry partners.

Dartmouth is located in Hanover, New Hampshire, and offers a highly collaborative academic environment with access to outstanding research facilities and a strong culture of interdisciplinary scholarship.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD in electrical or computer engineering, bioengineering, materials science, computer science, or a closely related field. Applicants should demonstrate an outstanding record of research achievement or strong potential for such achievement, the potential to establish and sustain an externally funded research program, and a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and collaborative scholarship.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, complete CV, statement(s) of research and teaching interests and philosophy, and contact information for three references via Interfolio. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 1, 2027. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Professor John X.J. Zhang at john.zhang@dartmouth.edu.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth's commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

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