Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Job No: 24168
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Engineering, Biomedical
Summary:
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Michigan Tech BME is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing research and teaching strengths in multiple research areas.
Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Undergraduate and graduate teaching. Teach core undergraduate courses in biomedical engineering such as biomechanics, biomaterials, computational physiology, or instrumentation, as well as graduate courses related to their own research expertise.
Engage in research that complements and strengthens existing focus areas in the Department and add to existing research and teaching strengths in multiple areas.
Securing external funding.
Contribute to department and university service activities.
Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.
Required Education:
Earned doctorate in an engineering discipline with a focus in human health or a closely related field in human health.
Required Experience:
Post-doctoral or industry experience.
Desirable Education and/or Experience:
We desire applicants who can research and teach courses in biotech/biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, prosthetics/orthopedics, medical device/catheter design, robotics, tissue engineering, and computing/programming/mobile computing.
Applicants who demonstrate that they can form productive external collaborations with the medical device industry as well as with other units of the Michigan Tech College of Engineering and who demonstrate the ability to establish a rigorous, externally funded research program are desired.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to establish a rigorous, externally funded research program with a human health focus. The applicant’s research should also complement and strengthen existing focus areas in the Department, which are cardiovascular engineering, biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical sensors and instrumentation, and biomedical imaging. We also encourage applicants with a research focus in biotech/biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, prosthetics/orthopedics, medical device/catheter design, robotics, and computing/programming/mobile computing.
A demonstrated track record of research productivity is required. This includes publication numbers and impact, as well as a history of having secured external funding.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands:
The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment:
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Advertised: 25 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Michigan Technological University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex and gender. Michigan Tech also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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