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Assistant Professor of Bioengineering

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Position description

The Department of Bioengineering (http//www.be.ucsd.edu) in the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California, San Diego is inviting applications for positions at the Assistant Professor level. A PhD or advancement to candidacy in bioengineering or related engineering disciplines is required for this position. Successful applicants will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in UCSD’s Bioengineering, Biotech and/or BioSystems Engineering Major tracks and graduate courses in Bioengineering. She/he will establish a vigorous program of high-quality federally funded bioengineering research that focuses on approaches to biological complexity, understanding the design principles and developing engineering models of living systems, design and use of next generation imaging and/or biosensors for clinical applications, experimental investigations of dynamics of living systems, integration across multiple scales from molecule to organism, and/or engineering applications relevant to clinical and/or translational regenerative medicine.

We are expecting to recruit exceptional individuals to maintain preeminence in the development of engineering sciences, methods and instrumentation with expertise and engineering background in genomic, molecular, nuclear, cellular, organismal and physiological analysis and design, functional biomechanics and systems analysis; a strong research interest in bringing engineering approaches to human diseases and innovative solutions to clinical problems; and the ability to develop synergistic interactions with researchers in the School of Medicine, related UCSD departments, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and neighboring institutions. Successful applicants will complement expertise in the Department of Bioengineering and will help synergize design efforts on campus. The Bioengineering Department within the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty, staff and student body (http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/diversity/). Candidates with experience or willingness to engage in activities that contribute to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply. The Department of Bioengineering enjoys close collaboration with the School of Medicine and Divisions of Biological and Physical Sciences. The level of appointment and salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on UC pay schedules.

Applicants are asked to submit materials on-line at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00928. These materials are (1) a cover letter, (2) C.V. with list of publications, (3) letters of professional references, (4) a statement summarizing research interests and teaching experience, and (5) a separate statement describing past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions. For further information about contributions to diversity statements, see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp. For applicants with interest in spousal/partner employment, please see http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/aps/partneropp/index.html for the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program."

For inquiries, please contact Bioengineering Department Management Services Officer (MSO) through email (ihjacobo@ucsd.edu).

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2015 and will continue until filled.

UCSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • 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
  • 3-5 letters of reference required