The Grainger College of Engineering: Research Assistant Professor - Department of Bioengineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

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About The Position

The Department of Bioengineering in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a full-time Research Assistant Professor in cancer engineering. The successful candidate will join a research group that uses engineering methods to create cancer models and studies them with novel forms of imaging. The group’s projects include work supported by ARPA-H, NSF, and NIH. The position carries research and public-service responsibilities. The successful candidate will conduct research and educational administration in support of the broader team while establishing and maintaining an active, independent research program. Research-track faculty are expected to provide professional leadership within the department, across campus units, and in the professional community. In response to significant funding and the need for dedicated scientific leadership, the candidate will provide leadership, project management, personnel supervision, and sustained growth of the research enterprise. The position is critical to executing and sustaining funded research activities. The department is growing its programs, course offerings, and student numbers, and new facilities and partnerships with Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the Cancer Center at Illinois provide opportunities to contribute to research. A doctoral degree in Bioengineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field is required by the start date. The budgeted salary range is $80,000–$95,000 for a nine-month service basis, paid over 12 months. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible after the application close date, but is negotiable. The position is eligible for work-authorization sponsorship and benefits.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Bioengineering, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field by the start date.
Ability to establish and maintain an active, independent research program.
Provide leadership, project management, and supervision of personnel for research activities.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and public service related to the position.
Carry out research and educational administration to support the research team.
Establish and maintain an active, independent research program.
Provide professional leadership within the department, other campus units, and the professional community.
Provide scientific leadership and project management for funded research activities.
Supervise personnel.
Support sustained growth and long-term sustainability of the research enterprise.