Assistant Professor
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Biomedical Engineering-UG - 319300
Posting Open Date:10/14/2022
Application Deadline:12/30/2022
Open Until Filled:Yes
Position Type:Permanent Faculty
Working Title:Assistant Professor
Appointment Type:Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID:FAC0004268
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
FTE:1
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date:07/01/2023
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:Founded in 2003, the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is a
unique collaboration between North Carolina’s two flagship universities: The University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and North Carolina State University (NC State).
The nationally ranked UNC Hospitals and School of Medicine at UNC-CH provide an
excellent clinical environment for interactions and translation, and the College of Arts and
Sciences forms the academic core of the Carolina experience. The College of Engineering
at NC State, ranked one of the finest engineering and computer science schools in the
world, offers state-of-the-art facilities for students and faculty engaged in vital areas of
research and technology transfer. In addition to the resources of the Joint Department, the
Closed-Loop Engineering for Advanced Rehabilitation (CLEAR) core
(http://clear.bme.unc.edu/), Human Movement Science Program at UNC-CH
(http://hmsc.unc.edu), UNC Neuroscience Center (https://www.med.unc.edu/neuroscience),
the Biomedical Research Imaging Center at UNC-CH, the NSF ERC ASSIST Center at NC
State, and NC State College of Veterinary Medicine provide excellent opportunities for
Rehabilitation Engineering faculty to develop multidisciplinary and translational
collaborations.
This position is for an Assistant Professor in the intersection of Rehabilitation Engineering and Neuroscience.
Biomedical Engineering is a supportive and collaborative environment, and we welcome candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Our mission is to improve human quality of life, personal and work environments, and rehabilitation products and processes through careful study, analysis, research, and design of innovative technologies to benefit the people of North Carolina, and others whom we serve.
We seek outstanding candidates conducting research in the areas of: (1) novel neural-machine interfaces (including interfaces with the central and peripheral nervous systems), (2) neural stimulation and modulation to enhance sensorimotor function, (3) human-machine shared learning and control, and (4) clinical translation of novel neural rehabilitation technology. Competitive candidates in other areas of Rehabilitation Engineering, Neural Engineering, and related areas will also be considered. Successful applicants will have already established a highly competitive independent research program or will have otherwise demonstrated the clear potential to do so. The candidate must have the ability to collaborate with basic researchers in neuroscience and/or clinical investigators. Research vision should include pathway to implementation in human clinical populations.
The selected candidate will have a primary appointment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with tenure home in the College of Arts and Sciences. The candidate will also be recommended for a joint or adjunct appointment with the Neuroscience Center. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinical departments in the School of Medicine at UNC and will have access to the resources at both UNC and NC State.
Qualified candidates should have a doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering,
Neuroscience, Electrical Engineering, or related areas, and have demonstrated excellent
capability for scholarly activity during post-doctoral research.
Candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate student
education, and may teach classes in the areas of electronics, controls, biomedical
instrumentation, neural engineering, physiology, or related classes.
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions:Please include a Diversity Statement.
Please include the names and contact information for 3 references.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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