Assistant Professor of Biomechanics & Medical Devices
University of California San Diego
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Posted: 07-Oct-22
Location: La Jolla, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3518970
Assistant Professor of Biomechanics & Medical Devices
University of California San Diego
Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor Application Window
Open date: October 6, 2022
Most recent review date: Friday, Dec 2, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), at the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in Biomechanics and Medical Devices.
The successful applicant will be able to leverage the large and active biomedical engineering and clinical research community that surrounds and pervades UC San Diego, with numerous research and teaching hospitals besides the world-class UCSD health system and one of the nation's largest biotech communities within walking distance of campus. Research in this discipline spans work ranging from understanding the fundamental biomechanics and physiochemistry of tissue, cells, and organelles, to the application of engineering principles in creating novel medical devices to address unmet needs in human medicine. Faculty in this area will be expected to work in an interdisciplinary environment in the department and across the university campus.
The required job duties include developing an excellent research program, teaching university students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service activities. As such, successful faculty candidates will demonstrate potential for teaching excellence and the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity in their research area. In addition, preferred candidates must be committed to increasing diversity and inclusion and have a desire to participate in the School's diversity initiatives.
Salary is based on published UC San Diego pay scales and competitive market conditions.
We encourage candidates to send applications as soon as possible. Applications received by the initial review date will be given full consideration. However, the search will remain open until the positions are filled.
The University of California is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body (https://diversity.ucsd.edu/).
All applications must be submitted via our AP On-Line Recruit submission website. No other in-person or online submissions are accepted.
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Applicants must possess a PhD (or have advanced to candidacy) at the time of application, in the area of Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Medical Device Engineering, Engineering Science, or a related discipline. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) PhD degree
Preferred qualifications Preferred candidates will have demonstrated accomplishments in establishing and/or leading initiatives in hands-on engineering education and contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion, such as increasing the access and success of underrepresented students or faculty in engineering. Candidates should have a desire to participate in the School's diversity initiatives (http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/diversity/). Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research Interests and Leadership
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
4-5 required (contact information only)
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