Director of the Edwards Lifesciences Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Technologies
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- University of California-Irvine
- Location
- Irvine, CA
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California Irvine seeks applications for the Directorship of the Edwards Lifesciences Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Technologies. Candidates should have an outstanding record of extramural funding and scholarship in the area of cardiovascular engineering and will hold an appointment as a tenured Professor or a senior Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The Director will provide vision and leadership for the Center, as we continue to grow our world-class research and graduate education programs.
The Director must have a strong commitment to expanding the center and fostering the center’s interactions with the community, surrounding cardiovascular industry, the UCI School of medicine, and the clinical faculty at the UCI Medical Center.
The Edwards Lifesciences Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Technology (http://cardiovascular.eng.uci.edu) is an academic-based research and training center housed within the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine. Its mission is to foster an interdisciplinary approach towards advancing our understanding of cardiovascular disease. The center has an endowment fund through Edwards Lifesciences, and a recently-renewed NIH T32 graduate student training grant.
The Department of Biomedical Engineering was founded in 2002 and offers two undergraduate degree programs, and graduate programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in biomedical engineering. Information about the department can be found here: http://www.eng.uci.edu/dept/bme
The position of Director of the Edwards Lifesciences Center will be a demanding role, established to elevate an already successful cardiovascular technology research center to new levels in research and graduate education.
Successful candidates will be expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program, maintain a strong publication record, advise students, provide outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute their leadership and innovative thinking toward an excellent science and engineering program within the department and the university. Successful candidates will also be expected to contribute toward increasing the number of students (especially underrepresented minority students) pursuing graduate degrees in related programs.
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following key experiences and requirements:
-Educational background to include MD or Ph.D.
-Successful academic career for recognized school(s).
-Proven ability to advance cardiovascular research with a focus on the human heart inclusive of a strong track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
-Prior experience and strong interest in cardiovascular engineering is a significant advantage.
-Some leadership experience related to managing a talent
Applications should include a cover letter, a description of research, teaching and service interests, including ability to contribute to departmental and interdisciplinary programs, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least 3 references. References will not be contacted until later stages of consideration, in consultation with the candidate.
A separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion must also be included in the application materials. To apply visit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF05201
Founded in 1965, the Henry Samueli School of Engineering (http://www.eng.uci.edu) educates more than 4,000 engineers each year (3,119 undergraduates and 898 graduates) with an integrative approach that blends fundamentals, research and hands-on experience. The school includes five academic departments: biomedical engineering; chemical engineering and materials science; civil and environmental engineering; electrical engineering and computer science; and mechanical and aerospace engineering.
The University of California, Irvine is part of the premier public university system in the world. UCI is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is ranked as a top ten public university by U.S. News and World Report, and was identified by the New York Times as No. 1 among U.S. universities that do the most for low-income students. UCI is located in Orange County, 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 45 miles south of Los Angeles. Irvine is one of the safest communities in the U.S. and offers a very pleasant year-round climate, numerous recreational and cultural opportunities, and one of the highest-ranked public-school systems in the nation.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy
Requirements Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-8 required (contact information only)
- Create an ApplicantID
- Provide required information and documents
- If any, provide required reference information
Organization
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine combines the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. Over five remarkable decades, UCI has become internationally recognized for efforts that are improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community.
With more than 33,000 students, 1,200 faculty members and 10,000 staff, UCI is among the fastest-growing campuses in the University of California system. Increasingly a first-choice campus for students, UCI ranks among the top U.S. universities in the number of undergraduate applications and continues to admit freshmen with highly competitive academic profiles. Orange County’s second-largest employer, UCI generates an annual economic impact on the county of $5 billion.
UCI is a center for quality education that honors classic instruction while incorporating the best new scholarship. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UCI among the nation’s best universities. Achievements in the sciences, social sciences, social ecology, arts, humanities, medicine and business also have garnered numerous national rankings for UCI’s schools, departments and programs. Three UCI researchers have won Nobel Prizes – most recently Irwin Rose, in chemistry, in 2004.
Interdisciplinary research, a UCI hallmark, is evident in the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology, or Calit2, Newkirk Center for Science and Society, Center for the Study of Democracy, Institute of Transportation Studies, Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics, and innovative instructional programs in biomedical engineering, international studies, global cultures, arts and technology, and other collaborations.
The university is dedicated to excellence through diversity and to the goal of reflecting equity and inclusion in our faculty, staff and student populations. Faculty and staff diversity affinity groups foster cross-departmental social interaction, professional networking, cultural competencies, recruiting and mentoring.
Committed to the Community
UCI reaches beyond the classroom and laboratory to help solve societal issues and support human development. In the health sciences, UCI is noted for its research on cancer, the neurosciences and the genetic underpinnings of disease. UCI Medical Center, Orange County’s only university hospital and Level I trauma center, has been ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 16 consecutive years.
A major intellectual and cultural center, UCI engages the community through public activities and events. Speakers on campus, for example, have included Nobel Peace Prize winners His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and Iranian human rights activist Shirin Ebadi, all of whom also received the UCI Citizen Peacebuilding Award for their efforts toward world peace.
The university is also addressing the needs of the community and growing world population in an environmentally sustainable way. From the development of new and reliable processes for electricity and alternative fuels to critical water and waste management solutions, UCI consistently tops the list in Sierra magazine’s “Coolest Schools” report, its annual sustainability ranking of U.S. colleges and universities.
A hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, the university collaborates with the community on many strategic partnerships such as UCI Applied Innovation , a center which brings campus-based discoveries together with Orange County’s vibrant business sector to support job creation and economic growth. Development also continues on the 185-acre University Research Park adjacent to campus, where R&D companies enjoy collaborative opportunities in medical research, biotechnology, engineering, computer science and business.
UCI is benefiting the community and the world in countless ways through its scholarly, scientific, creative and economic contributions. On its way to becoming a flagship UC campus and one of the nation’s very best universities, UCI has embarked on a strategic plan that will ensure the campus continues to inspire excellence as it fulfills its research, teaching and public service missions in the decades ahead.
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- http://www.uci.edu/
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- 949-824-5011
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University of California, Irvine
Irvine
CA
92697
US
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