Faculty Positions

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Campus invites applications and nominations for full-time tenure-track or tenured positions.  Rank will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Candidates in all areas of biomedical engineering are encouraged to apply, especially those pursuing the following research areas: tissue biomechanics, neural interfaces, functional stimulation, and novel biomedical imaging / biosensors with medical device applications.  

Candidates must have a doctorate degree in biomedical engineering or a related field of science or engineering at the time of the appointment and outstanding academic and research records. 

The successful candidate is expected to develop an active externally funded research program, initiate interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and engage in scholarly publication.  The candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, especially advising Ph.D. students.  Excellent opportunities exist in the department for interaction with medical school faculty and the biomedical device companies around the Twin Cities. 

Applications for these positions must be completed online via https://employment.umn.edu.  Please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), research plan, and statement of teaching interests, and complete contact information for three references.  The research plan (3-5 pages) must indicate the broad scope of the research and the specific detailed plans for the initial research projects.

The application deadline is February 28, 2008, although interviews will begin in the fall of 2007.  Questions regarding the search may be directed to bmefs@umn.edu.

Research Associates, Post-Doctoral Associates, Research Fellows, Research Specialists, Teaching Specialists, Lecturers

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota is developing an applicant pool to fill full-time and part-time openings that may occur during the year in our research or instructional programs beginning July 2007. Qualifications: BS, MS, PhD in biomedical engineering or related fields.

Applications accepted through June 30, 2008. To apply please fill out the online application by visiting https://employment.umn.edu and search for the requisition number next to the job title below.

Position Descriptions for Multi-Hire FY08 Biomedical Engineering

Post Doctoral Associate (9546)
Requisition Number: 149133

A. Description of Duties Postdoctoral Associate positions to engage in Grant supported research in all areas of biomedical engineering and related disciplines. Positions generally one or two years in duration, depending on support. Ph.D. preferred in appropriate field with research experience. Applications will be kept on file for twelve months.

B. Essential (Required) Academic Preparation Ph.D.

C. Essential (Required) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Years of Experience Ph.D. level research

D. Preferred Academic Preparation N/A

E. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Years of Experience N/A

Research Associate (9702)
Requisition Number: 149132

A. Description of Duties Research Associate position to engage in grant supported research in all areas of biomedical engineering and related disciplines. Position duration is dependent on available funding. Applications will be kept on file for twelve months.

B. Essential (Required) Academic Preparation PhD

C. Essential (Required) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Years of Experience PhD level research

D. Preferred Academic Preparation N/A

E. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Years of Experience N/A

Research Fellow (9703)
Requisition Number : 149138

A. Description of Duties Research Fellow position to engage in Grant supported research in all areas of biomedical engineering and related disciplines. Position duration is dependent on available funding. Applications will be kept on file for twelve months.

B. Essential (Required) Academic Preparation M.S.

C. Essential (Required) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Years of Experience M.S. level research

D. Preferred Academic Preparation N/A

E. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Years of Experience N/A

Lecturer (9753)
Requisition Number: 149126 

A. Description of Duties Lecturer to provide part-time classroom teaching in biomedical engineering with credit and non-credit courses, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Applications will be kept on file for twelve months.

B. Essential (Required) Academic Preparation PhD

C. Essential (Required) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Years of Experience Professional in the field

D. Preferred Academic Preparation N/A

E. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Years of Experience N/A

Teaching Specialist (9754)
Requisition Number: 149137

A. Description of Duties Teaching Specialist to provide part-time classroom teaching or assisting faculty with biomedical engineering credit and non-credit courses, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Applications will be kept on file for twelve months.

B. Essential (Required) Academic Preparation B.S.

C. Essential (Required) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Years of Experience Experience in the field

D. Preferred Academic Preparation M.S.

E. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Years of Experience N/A

Research Specialist (9755)
Requisition Number: 149131

A. Description of Duties Research Specialist position to engage in Grant supported research in all areas of biomedical engineering and related disciplines. Position duration is dependent on available funding. Applications will be kept on file for twelve months.

B. Essential (Required) Academic Preparation B.S.

C. Essential (Required) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Years of Experience Experience in the field

D. Preferred Academic Preparation M.S.

E. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Years of Experience N/A

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