Biomedical Engineering Faculty Position
University of Iowa Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering
Deadline: November 1, 2024
https://engineering.uiowa.edu/faculty-search/bme
The Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Iowa invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2025. All ranks will be considered, and exceptional candidates at the rank of Full Professor will be considered for appointment as the Roy J. Carver Professor in Biomedical Engineering, an endowed professorship. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024; however, applications will be accepted until February 1, 2025.
Our department seeks visionary individuals who are integrating engineering, the biological sciences, and translational medicine to promote scientific discovery and the development of clinical technologies that advance healthcare. We aim to enhance the department’s integrative research and educational programs by hiring a core faculty member with expertise in the areas of respiratory and pulmonary biomedical engineering.
The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in biomedical engineering or a related discipline and should demonstrate potential for (assistant professor rank) or a strong track record of (associate or full professor ranks) extramural funding. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program that includes respiratory and pulmonary biomedical engineering, to participate in the teaching and service missions of the department, and to follow the University of Iowa’s strong tradition of collaboration across disciplines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, teaching, and leadership skills to the benefit of our department’s mission. A strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching, advising, and student success is essential. Teaching responsibilities include participation in and development of both undergraduate and graduate courses, and strong engagement in a core curriculum that serves to define biomedical engineering for future generations. Supervision of doctoral students and academic advising of trainees at all levels is also expected.