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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.
Apply online atCareers - Human Resources | University ofMissouri-Kansas City, click AcademicPositions/Prospective Employees (Job Opening ID60768).Application materials include a letter of interest, acurriculum vitae, a description of research interests detailing any external funding, a statement of teaching interests/philosophy, names and current contact information for three professional people who can provide letters of recommendation, whichcan remain confidential for most of the application process.Application review begins upon receipt and the position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.
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.Visit Kansas City: Find Events, Things to Do & More
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