Endowed Faculty Positions in Biomedical Engineering

Description

The Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) in the Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) seeks applicants for two senior faculty positions at the associate/full professor level with endowed Stephenson Chairs available. SBME encourages applications from leading researchers in Biomedical Engineering, with an emphasis in immunoengineering including, but not limited to, cancer, diabetes, vaccines, aging, and nanomedicine.

SBME’s mission is to educate the next generation of biomedical engineers and to create new technologies that advance human health. These endowed faculty positions are aligned with the SBME, GCoE, and OU strategic plans. Individuals with a strong track record in leadership and collaboration in team-based biomedical fields are encouraged to apply.

SBME was founded in 2016, and we moved into our home in the brand-new Gallogly Hall building in 2019, with lab space ready for these new faculty hires. SBME is committed to undergraduate and graduate education, with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Engineering. SBME currently has 12 regular faculty, ~230 undergraduates, and ~37 graduate students. Our faculty and students enjoy extensive partnerships with scientists and clinicians at the OU Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF).

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Qualifications

Successful candidates should have a PhD or MD/PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field and bring an established vibrant research program with a strong track record of external funding, with additional weight given to NIH sponsorship. We seek candidates who support inclusive excellence in all aspects of faculty responsibility, including within the classroom, the academic community, and within their professional commitments.

Application Instructions

Applications (a cover letter and curriculum vitae) should be submitted at http://apply.interfolio.com/102919. Review of the applications will begin immediately, but the positions will remain open until filled. Salary and benefits are nationally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive start-up packages will be available. Nominations are welcomed and should be sent to Search Committee Chair Professor Stefan Wilhelm at stefan.wilhelm@ou.edu.

            

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