Assistant or Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering

University of Missouri - Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri Kansas City seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering to advance research and education in a vibrant, collaborative division. The candidate will develop an independent externally funded program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching across core BME areas.

Preference given to Biomaterials, Biomedical Imaging, Neural Engineering, or Computational Biomedical Engineering; applicants should show potential for leadership, collaboration,

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DDS, or DVM required.
• Demonstrated excellence in research with potential for extramural funding.
• Commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Postdoctoral experience recommended (≥2 years).

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent externally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in divisional, school, or university service.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching commitment

Education

PhD/MD/DDS/DVM

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering

University of Missouri Kansas City

The Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems (BBS) in the School of Science andEngineering (SSE)in the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC)invites applications for a full-time tenure track/tenure-eligible faculty positionin Biomedical Engineering at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We encourageapplications from individuals who employ engineering, scientific, and technological approachesto address questions in the life sciences. Preferences will be given to engineering candidatesworking on Biomaterials, Biomedical Imaging, Neural Engineering, or Computational BiomedicalEngineering, but other areas will be considered.

Applicants must possess a Ph. D., M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M. Successful candidates will (1) demonstrate excellence in research, including initiating or continuing an independent extramurally funded research program or serving as a principal investigator in largercollaborative team, (2) have a strong commitment to teaching in the classroom and mentoring students in thelaboratory (undergraduate and graduate students) and (3) engage in divisional, school, or university services appropriate to the position. At least two years of postdoctoralexperience is recommended.

The School of Science and Engineering has the largest enrollment, and thelargest research portfolio at UMKC.The Biomedical Engineering Program became a separate, official program in Fall 2023 and as part of BBS grants BS, BA, BS/MS, MA, MS, and PhD degrees, including BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering.

Interdisciplinary and multi-campus collaborationprograms involve the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry,Pharmacy, and Nursing as well as St Luke's Medical Center, Children's Mercy ResearchInstitute, and Stowers Institute for Medical Research. UMKChasmore than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate,and professional studentsand ispart of the larger University of Missouri System.Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement.Kansas City offers a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost ofliving. Kansas City, with a population of more than 2.4 million, is amongst the top five cities with the largestconcentration of engineers inthe USA. Our community boasts championship professional athleticteams, auto racing, a new international airport and a rich history of music and performing arts.Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoorenthusiasts, all within an easy drive.

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