Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - (BME) J. Crayton Pruit Family Department of Biomedical Engineering (52407)

Location:
Gainesville FL
Open Date:
May 18, 2021
Description:

The University of Florida has launched an ambitious fundraising and hiring initiative to position itself among the nation’s best public research universities. In engineering, the recent naming of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering with a $50 million gift is catalyzing a $300 million transformation that includes faculty expansion to 300 total, new collaborative facilities, and innovative educational initiatives.  

In line with these goals, the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida will be recruiting up to eight faculty positions over the next 2-3 years. Thus, we invite applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.

RESEARCH AREAS: While candidates working in all areas of biomedical engineering that synergize with current strengths of the department are welcome to apply, special consideration will be given for the following areas: molecular engineering, modeling & data science, and biomechanics/cell mechanics.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related engineering or quantitative field. Applicants must have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, a strong interest in undergraduate and graduate education in biomedical engineering, and a commitment to professional service. The successful applicant will be expected to teach biomedical engineering undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain a strong sponsored research program, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty in and outside the department, and be involved in service to the university and the profession.

Application Instructions:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the positions are filled; however, to receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by Oct. 1st, 2019. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Search Committee. You must apply by submitting an application through the UF Careers website http://apply.interfolio.com/68128 reference Job 52407. The application with attached PDF files of the following required documents: 1. Cover letter (summary and introduction; relate to hiring emphasis areas)  2. Personal statement (include synergy with UF BME, as well as UF investigators, centers & institutes) 3. Diversity Statement  4. Curriculum vitae (include 1-page CV highlights).  5. Research program vision statement.  6. Teaching statement.  7. Names and email addresses of three or more references.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.