Endowed Chair: Biomedical Engineering — Translational Leader

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a distinguished scholar for the Riccio Endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering. The appointment targets individuals with a strong external funding record and a broad vision for advancing engineering research and education.

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, develop innovative curricula, and foster strategic collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School and regional

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required and tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor or equivalent senior position.
• Record of external research funding as a principal investigator.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally-funded research program in Biomedical Engineering.
• Teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in Biomedical Engineering.
• Develop creative new curricula and contribute to the department's academic program.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and junior faculty.
• Provide meaningful service to the department, college, university and the field.

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a distinguished scholar for the Riccio Endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering. The appointment targets individuals with a strong external funding record and a broad vision for advancing engineering research and education.

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, develop innovative curricula, and foster strategic collaborations with UMass Chan Medical School and regional