Assistant/Associate/Professor in Neurotechnology

Meyer Entsorgung; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking candidates for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor openings in Neurotechnology at the University of Utah. Exceptional candidates will also be considered for higher ranks. This role involves leadership in areas like Brain-Computer Interfaces and Bionics and includes diverse departmental collaboration.

Candidates will need a Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D., with a robust research background, and a commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications are reviewed starting January and will continue until filled.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of high-impact research with scholarly publications.
• Evidence of accomplishments to prepare for diverse constituents in research, teaching, and service.
• Strong aptitude for effective teaching in core and specialized areas.

Responsibilities

• Establish and conduct an independent, extramurally supported research program.
• Engage in service activities and teach engineering courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop and maintain an internationally recognized research program.

Skills

High-impact research

Teaching effectiveness

Clinical trials

Industry collaborations

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. in related fields

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor in Neurotechnology

The University of Utah seeks candidates who can be world‑class leaders in Neurotechnology, Brain‑Computer Interfaces, and Bionics to fill multiple tenure‑track Assistant Professor openings. Exceptional candidates will also be considered at other ranks. This is a collaborative faculty search among the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering within the College of Engineering and the Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Radiology & Imaging Sciences within the School of Medicine, as well as the Interdepartmental Center for Neural Interfaces, Robotics Center, Neuroscience Program, and Neurotechnology Training Program. Candidates are anticipated to have a primary appointment in an engineering department with a secondary or adjunct appointment in a medical department.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of high‑impact research evidenced by scholarly publications and, at assistant rank, strong potential or, at associate rank, an established record of extramural funding and teaching effectiveness.


• Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. with research experience in neural engineering or closely aligned areas.


• Evidence of accomplishments and experiences that have prepared the applicant for diverse constituents in research, teaching, and service.


• Establish an independent extramurally supported research program, conduct collaborative research, be engaged in service activities, and teach engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.


• Experience with clinical trials, entrepreneurship, and industry collaborations is especially encouraged.


• Exhibit exceptional potential for leading a high‑impact, world‑class fully funded research program training Ph.D. students over decades.


• Strong aptitude for effective teaching in core and specialized areas of the curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels.


• Faculty responsibilities include developing and maintaining an internationally recognized research program, delivering effective classroom instruction at all levels, and service within the University and professional communities.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply online and include a CV, names and contact information for at least three professional references, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt starting in January and will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199257

Department: College of Engineering – Dean

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Requisition Number: PRN01455CF

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