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POSITION SPECIFICS

Summary of Job:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, in Hershey, PA, is seeking an open faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor (tenure-eligible) to join an internationally-recognized team in the Division of Applied Biomedical Engineering.  The applicant must have a PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline and significant experience in biomaterials surface science, blood compatibility, and microbial infection.  The Division of Applied Biomedical Engineering consists of 5 faculty with expertise in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, electrical engineering, and biomaterials.  In addition, there are 9 full time staff specializing in computational methods, in vitro and in vivo testing, mechanical design, machining, assembly, and polymer fabrication. The Division collaborates closely with surgeons, cardiologists, veterinarians, and commercial partners.   The Division focuses on research and development of devices to treat heart and pulmonary failure. 

The successful candidate shall have a proven track record in biomaterials development, including a track record of successful funding from the National Institutes of Health, and a strong publication record in this area. The candidate shall have experience as a principal investigator managing a multi-disciplinary team.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Development of novel biomaterials systems suitable for use in implantable devices
• Solicit and obtain extramural funding
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams
• Develop and publish new knowledge and methods
• Collaborate with other resources across the University
• Mentor students and junior faculty

Specific qualifications include:

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related engineering fields and disciplines, with significant experience in biomaterials surface science applied to medical devices.
• Strong critical thinking skills, rigorous training in scientific method, and the ability to synthesize scientific literature to generate novel hypotheses
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills
• Ability to work across multiple project areas and contribute to other investigators with the Division o