Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Engineering

Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Engineering

The Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering (https://ibbme.utoronto.ca) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the area of Cardiovascular Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate may also be eligible to be named The Ted Rogers Chair in Cardiovascular Engineering (details below). The expected start date is September 1, 2020.

The successful candidate will have an emerging reputation with internationally recognized scholarship and demonstrated excellence in research in cardiovascular engineering and science. Topic areas of particular interest include biointegrated electronics, wearables, point-of-care devices, and other biosensor technologies for clinical diagnosis and health monitoring, but all other research areas with relevance to translational cardiovascular engineering and biology will be considered. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering or another relevant field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Candidates must have a record of excellence in teaching and research, and a clearly demonstrated trajectory towards world-class scholarship.

Excellence in research will be determined by the quality of articles submitted in the application; output and impact of research or a research pipeline that is at high international levels; publications in top ranked, internationally recognized, and field relevant academic journals; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements by referees of high international stature. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and pursue an innovative, independent, and externally funded research program of the highest international calibre. Evidence for excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference and a teaching dossier to include a reflective teaching statement, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Outstanding candidates with demonstrated research excellence relevant to heart failure and cardiovascular science will be considered for the Ted Rogers Chair in Cardiovascular Engineering within the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research (TRCHR) Translational Biology and Engineering Program. A track record of collaborative science, successful program building, research productivity and excellence, and effective leadership, demonstrated through the application materials, is essential. Through research and scholarly activities, the Chair holder will position the TRCHR as a global leader in knowledge and technology generation and translation in the areas of biology and engineering related to heart failure. 

Candidates may be considered for cross-appointment in appropriate partner departments at UofT, which may include Physiology and others within the Faculties of Applied Science and Engineering, Medicine, Arts and Science, and the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) at the University of Toronto is a multidisciplinary research community where engineering, medicine and dentistry investigators collaborate to develop innovative solutions that address global challenges in human health. More information is available at https://ibbme.utoronto.ca.

The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research (https://tedrogersresearch.ca) is a unique research institute focused on heart failure across the lifespan that was enabled by a magnificent gift of $129.5 million from The Rogers Foundation, and matching contributions from the three founding partners, Hospital for Sick Children, University Health Network, and UofT.

Review of application materials will begin on March 5, 2020, however applications will be considered until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1905128&lang=en. Applications must be submitted online. For further information about the application process, please see the submission guidelines at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. If you have questions about the position, please contact director.ibbbme@utoronto.ca.

Applications must include a cover letter, a C.V. with a list of publications, 3 sample articles, research statement, and a teaching dossier (to include a teaching statement, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities as listed above. Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference (pdf, on letterhead, signed, and scanned) sent directly by referees to Professor Warren Chan via email at references.ibbme@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.