BME Faculty Positions Available
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Campus invites applications and nominations for full-time tenure-track or tenured positions. Rank will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Candidates in all areas of bio/biomedical engineering are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: cellular bioengineering, neural and cardiovascular engineering, cancer and immunity applications, biomedical imaging, and next-generation medical devices.
Candidates must have a doctorate degree in biomedical engineering or a related field of science or engineering at the time of the appointment and outstanding academic and research records.
The successful candidate is expected to develop a robust externally-funded research program, initiate interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and engage in scholarly publication. She/he must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, especially advising Ph.D. students. Excellent opportunities exist in the department for interaction with medical school faculty located in the adjacent Academic Health Center and with the numerous medical device companies around the Twin Cities. Information about the department can be at http://www.umn.edu/bme.
Applications for these positions must be completed online via https://employment.umn.edu(Requisition #173467/173468). Please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), research plan, and statement of teaching interests, and complete contact information for three references. The research plan (3-5 pages) **must include specific plans for at least one initial research project** as well as indicate the broad scope of research interests.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011 with an application deadline of February 28, 2012. Questions regarding the search may be directed to bmefs@umn.edu.
