Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering - Fall 2023

Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering - Fall 2023

College/School/Unit: Cockrell School of Engineering
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Posted: Sep 20, 2022
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is dedicated to developing solutions for human health by educating the next generation of biomedical engineers, cultivating leaders, and nurturing the integration of engineering, science, and medicine in a discovery-centered environment. To help advance this mission, we are seeking qualified applicants to fill two tenure-track, faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in the application areas of either brain health/neurological disorders or cancer. Candidates are encouraged to view these areas of emphasis in the broadest sense in determining whether they match their research skills and interests.

In the application areas of brain health and cancer, the Department is seeking candidates whose research expertise aligns with our core research tracks and are working on exciting approaches to diagnose and treat these debilitating and life-threatening diseases. Our UT BME departments core research tracks include the following: (1) biomedical imaging and instrumentation, (2) computational biomedical engineering, (3) cellular and biomolecular engineering, or (4) molecular, cellular, and tissue mechanics. The Department and the Cockrell School of Engineering are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a doctorate in engineering or a related field with a strong record of research accomplishments, publications, and career stage appropriate funding. Candidates are also expected to teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations, develop a sponsored research program, supervise graduate students, employ inclusive practices in their classrooms and research programs, collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, and have a commitment to university and professional service.

Additionally, we seek applicants who have a desire to build collaborations with Dell Medical School and the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes, as well as regional medical centers including the Seton Stroke Institute. Furthermore, the Department has strong clinical partnerships with a number of medical institutions across Texas, including MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, and UT Health Science Centers at Houston and San Antonio.

Application Instructions

Interested persons should include a cover letter expressing interest and stating the position for which applying; 1) a statement summarizing past contributions to and future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion; 2) a statement of teaching goals as related to our departmental focus; 3) a statement of research; 4) a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including academic and professional experience; 5) peer reviewed publications (please include PDF copies of a maximum of your two most significant, peer-reviewed, published manuscripts); and 6) at least three confidentially submitted references via the Interfolio portal. A full description of the application instructions and criteria being used to assess faculty candidate statements is provided here. Failure to provide detailed statements that address these criteria may disadvantage your application in the review process. Applications received before October 31, 2022 will be given priority review.

Department Diversity Statement can be found here.

Please direct inquiries to Michael Don at michael.don@austin.utexas.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/103597



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