Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering - 9 Month

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas is soliciting applications for a 9-month 100% appointed tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering. While applications from all areas of biomedical engineering are welcome, we are especially interested in candidates with a research focus in the thematic area of cell and tissue metabolism. These include but are not limited to the development of in vitro models of key physiological systems involved in metabolic regulation, development of imaging tools to evaluate cellular and tissue metabolism, metabolic engineering using gene editing tools, development and use of computational or experimental high content screening systems to understand metabolic dysregulation, and modeling and simulation of metabolic processes involved in disease. Candidates with a research focus in metabolomics and/or lipidomics are also highly encouraged to apply. This faculty search is part of the University’s efforts to grow our existing strengths in metabolic research on campus and is closely aligned with the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (AIMRC). The AIMRC is a NIH-funded Center for Biomedical Research Excellence established in 2021 and will provide critical support to junior faculty to establish their research programs. Over the last 4 years, AIMRC-supported early-stage investigators have secured $17.6M in federal research funding. Successful candidates will demonstrate interdisciplinary synergy with existing research strengths on campus and a commitment to promoting a collaborative atmosphere.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment.
• Research expertise in the thematic area of cell and tissue metabolism.
• Sustainable record of scholarly research as demonstrated by the ability to publish in established national and international peer-reviewed journals.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Workday platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a research program in biomedical engineering with a focus on cell and tissue metabolism.
• Publish research findings in established national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering.
• Mentor students and junior faculty in research and academic development.
• Collaborate with other faculty and researchers within the University and the AIMRC.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees