Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Neural-Cell-and-Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, Department of Biomedical Engineering New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a tenured/tenure track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level with a focus on Neural-Cell-and-Tissue Engineering and Regeneration. This search is part of the Health Engineering cluster hire at NYU Tandon, a strategic effort to invest in research and development of health-related technologies. More information about NYU’s broader Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative can be found here. The expected starting date is September 1, 2025.

The faculty and students of the Department of Biomedical Engineering focus on connecting engineering and technology with medicine. Therefore, many groups have a substantial translational component in their research. Strong connections with world-class faculty at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the College of Dentistry offer unparalleled opportunities for research across boundaries through interdisciplinary collaborations. The laboratories in the department create new approaches and tools for medical imaging, tissue engineering and repair, gene therapies and advanced drug delivery, bio instrumentation and biosensors, mechanobiology, robotics and prosthetics for rehabilitation, synthetic and systems engineering, neural engineering, and a wide variety of other applications. A more detailed description of the various laboratories and centers within the department can be found at https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/departments/biomedical-engineering/labs-and-groups.

Qualifications

This search focuses on neural engineers who pursue research and development in the area of Neural-Cell-and-Tissue Engineering and Regeneration. This includes but is not limited to, advanced in vitro models and organs-on-chip, biomaterials and stem cell therapies for neural tissue repair, and bioelectronics. Exceptional candidates in closely related fields, such as Neurogenomics and Precision Neuromedicine, will also be considered.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline. We seek individuals who have or have the potential to develop a strong record of scholarship, leadership, curricular innovation, entrepreneurship, and an excellent funding record. In addition, the applicants should have demonstrated or have the potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring. Candidates should consider key opportunities for synergy with NYU’s strong neuroscience centers and/or related clinical departments.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials electronically through the "Apply Now" button.

●        Cover letter

●        Current CV

●        Research Statement

●        Teaching statement

●    A statement of your experience with or knowledge of inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging efforts and your plans for incorporating them into your teaching, research, mentoring, and service.

●        Recent teaching evaluations (if available)

●        Names and contact information for at least three references.

 

We will review applications beginning on December 8, 2024, and will continue until we fill the position. We encourage you to submit early. For any questions, please contact: Thorsten Kirsch (Chair), at: Thorsten.Kirsch@nyulangone.org

 

About the University and School

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States with an unparalleled network of global campuses and academic centers. NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, located in the heart of Brooklyn, dates back to 1854, the founding year of both the New York University School of Civil Engine