University of Arkansas · 3 months ago
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering - 9 Month
Fayetteville
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe University of Arkansas is a leading research institution, and they are seeking an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering to join their tenure track faculty. The role focuses on research in cell and tissue metabolism, with an emphasis on developing in vitro models and imaging tools, and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration within the university's existing research strengths.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Soliciting applications for a 9-month 100% appointed tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering
Demonstrating interdisciplinary synergy with existing research strengths on campus and promoting a collaborative atmosphere
Developing in vitro models of key physiological systems involved in metabolic regulation
Developing imaging tools to evaluate cellular and tissue metabolism
Conducting metabolic engineering using gene editing tools
Developing and using computational or experimental high content screening systems to understand metabolic dysregulation
Modeling and simulating metabolic processes involved in disease
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment
Research expertise in the thematic area of cell and tissue metabolism; These include but are not limited to development of in vitro models of key physiological systems involved in metabolic regulation, development of imaging tools to evaluate cellular and tissue metabolism, metabolic engineering using gene editing tools, development and use of computational or experimental high content screening systems to understand metabolic dysregulation, and modeling and simulation of metabolic processes involved in disease
Sustainable record of scholarly research as demonstrated by the ability to publish in established national and international peer-reviewed journals
Preferred
Familiarity with the Workday platform
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Company
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Founded in 1871
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$61.36MKey Investors
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