University of Arkansas · 1 day ago
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering - 9 Month
Fayetteville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Arkansas is a land grant institution focused on education, research, and outreach. They are seeking an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering with a research focus in cell and tissue metabolism.
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Responsibilities
The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas is soliciting applications for a 9-month 100% appointed tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering
While applications from all areas of biomedical engineering are welcome, we are especially interested in candidates with a research focus in the thematic area of cell and tissue metabolism
These include but are not limited to the 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
Candidates with a research focus in metabolomics and/or lipidomics are also highly encouraged to apply
This faculty search is part of the University’s efforts to grow our existing strengths in metabolic research on campus and is closely aligned with the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (AIMRC)
The AIMRC is a NIH-funded Center for Biomedical Research Excellence established in 2021 and will provide critical support to junior faculty to establish their research programs
Over the last 4 years, AIMRC-supported early-stage investigators have secured $17.6M in federal research funding
Successful candidates will demonstrate interdisciplinary synergy with existing research strengths on campus and a commitment to promoting a collaborative atmosphere
Current faculty research expertise in biomedical engineering includes biomedical imaging and optics; cancer detection, progression, and therapy; cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine; cardiovascular biomechanics and mechanobiology; biomaterials and tissue engineering; bioseparations and biomolecular simulations; neural engineering; systems biology and computational network modeling
For more information, please visit http://bmeg.uark.edu and http://aimrc.uark.edu
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
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 invitro 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
Proof of Veteran Status
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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