Biomedical Engineering Society
Open Rank in Neurotechnology
Biomedical Engineering Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
The University of Utah seeks candidates who can be world‑class leaders in Neurotechnology, Brain‑Computer Interfaces, and Bionics, to fill multiple tenure‑track Assistant Professor openings. Exceptional candidates will also be considered at other ranks. This is a collaborative faculty search among the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering within the College of Engineering and the Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Radiology & Imaging Sciences within the School of Medicine, as well as the Interdepartmental Center for Neural Interfaces, Robotics Center, Neuroscience Program, and Neurotechnology Training Program. Candidates are anticipated to have a primary appointment in an engineering department with a secondary or adjunct appointment in a medical department.
General areas of interest include: neural interfaces, neuroprostheses, neurorobotics, neural signal processing, brain‑computer interfaces, neuromodulation, implantable systems, neuro‑biocompatibility, and neuromorphic computing/bioinspired AI. Specific areas of high interest include implantable cortical brain‑computer interfaces and implanted spinal neuromodulation in humans, as well as hardware and software design/optimization of neurotechnology. The University of Utah is renowned for its world‑class neurotechnology, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and medical center; we seek candidates who align with and will strengthen these core pillars.
Applicants should apply online and include a CV, names and contact information for at least three professional references, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt starting in January, and will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Campus and Community The University of Utah campus is nestled in the beautiful Wasatch Mountain foothills of Salt Lake City. SLC residents enjoy a highly accessible downtown with vibrant restaurants, sports, nightlife, cultural events, easy access to national parks, world‑class skiing/snowboarding, hiking, fishing, biking, and rafting/kayaking. Salt Lake City is the epicenter of one of the fastest‑growing metropolitan areas in the United States, with a current population of approximately one million residents.
Research and Resources The University is committed to leadership in neural engineering and has a wide range of resources to support world‑class research including the Robotics Center, Center for Neural Interfaces, Neuroscience Program, Neurotechnology Training Program, Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Transgenic Gene‑Targeting Core, Utah Nanofab, Small Animal Imaging, Core Imaging, Office of Comparative Medicine, Vision Core, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, Cyclotron Radiochemistry, and Mutation Generation and Detection Core.
Faculty Development The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is one of the oldest Ph.D.-granting programs in the world, home to nearly 200 graduate students. The BME department is home to 23 tenure‑track faculty, 5 research faculty, and 94 adjunct faculty. All tenure‑track faculty engage in extramurally funded research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has more than 40 faculty members and more than 115 doctoral students enrolled. Current ECE faculty members have founded or co‑founded several successful companies and have strong collaborations with the medical research community and industry.
Faculty from the College of Engineering and the School of Medicine both participate in the Utah Neurotechnology Training Program, one of the world’s first specialized interdisciplinary training programs for neurotechnology. This program offers undergraduate and graduate certificates in neurotechnology, as well as MS and Ph.D. degrees in Neural Engineering.
Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
Responsibilities Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of high‑impact research as evidenced by scholarly publications, and must exhibit strong potential (assistant rank) or an established record (associate rank) of extramural funding and teaching effectiveness. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. with research experience in neural engineering or closely aligned areas. Evidence should be provided of accomplishments and experiences that have prepared the applicant for diverse constituents in research, teaching, and service. Candidates are expected to establish an independent extramurally supported research program, conduct collaborative research, be engaged in service activities, and teach engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Candidates with experience with clinical trials, entrepreneurship, and industry collaborations are especially encouraged to apply. We seek individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential for or evidence of leading a high‑impact, world‑class fully funded research program training Ph.D. students over decades. All candidates must have a strong aptitude for effective teaching in core and specialized areas of our curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty responsibilities include developing and maintaining an internationally recognized research program, delivering effective classroom instruction at all levels, and service within the University and within professional communities.
Additional Information This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. As an employee of the University of Utah, you will be required to comply with all applicable policies and procedures of the University. It is a Utah State law that the University of Utah performs a criminal background check on all full‑time employees. Potential faculty members will also be required to have an educational verification performed. Any offer is conditioned upon your successfully passing a pre‑employment criminal background check and educational verification.
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General areas of interest include: neural interfaces, neuroprostheses, neurorobotics, neural signal processing, brain‑computer interfaces, neuromodulation, implantable systems, neuro‑biocompatibility, and neuromorphic computing/bioinspired AI. Specific areas of high interest include implantable cortical brain‑computer interfaces and implanted spinal neuromodulation in humans, as well as hardware and software design/optimization of neurotechnology. The University of Utah is renowned for its world‑class neurotechnology, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and medical center; we seek candidates who align with and will strengthen these core pillars.
Applicants should apply online and include a CV, names and contact information for at least three professional references, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt starting in January, and will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Campus and Community The University of Utah campus is nestled in the beautiful Wasatch Mountain foothills of Salt Lake City. SLC residents enjoy a highly accessible downtown with vibrant restaurants, sports, nightlife, cultural events, easy access to national parks, world‑class skiing/snowboarding, hiking, fishing, biking, and rafting/kayaking. Salt Lake City is the epicenter of one of the fastest‑growing metropolitan areas in the United States, with a current population of approximately one million residents.
Research and Resources The University is committed to leadership in neural engineering and has a wide range of resources to support world‑class research including the Robotics Center, Center for Neural Interfaces, Neuroscience Program, Neurotechnology Training Program, Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Transgenic Gene‑Targeting Core, Utah Nanofab, Small Animal Imaging, Core Imaging, Office of Comparative Medicine, Vision Core, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, Cyclotron Radiochemistry, and Mutation Generation and Detection Core.
Faculty Development The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is one of the oldest Ph.D.-granting programs in the world, home to nearly 200 graduate students. The BME department is home to 23 tenure‑track faculty, 5 research faculty, and 94 adjunct faculty. All tenure‑track faculty engage in extramurally funded research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has more than 40 faculty members and more than 115 doctoral students enrolled. Current ECE faculty members have founded or co‑founded several successful companies and have strong collaborations with the medical research community and industry.
Faculty from the College of Engineering and the School of Medicine both participate in the Utah Neurotechnology Training Program, one of the world’s first specialized interdisciplinary training programs for neurotechnology. This program offers undergraduate and graduate certificates in neurotechnology, as well as MS and Ph.D. degrees in Neural Engineering.
Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
Responsibilities Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of high‑impact research as evidenced by scholarly publications, and must exhibit strong potential (assistant rank) or an established record (associate rank) of extramural funding and teaching effectiveness. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. with research experience in neural engineering or closely aligned areas. Evidence should be provided of accomplishments and experiences that have prepared the applicant for diverse constituents in research, teaching, and service. Candidates are expected to establish an independent extramurally supported research program, conduct collaborative research, be engaged in service activities, and teach engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Candidates with experience with clinical trials, entrepreneurship, and industry collaborations are especially encouraged to apply. We seek individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential for or evidence of leading a high‑impact, world‑class fully funded research program training Ph.D. students over decades. All candidates must have a strong aptitude for effective teaching in core and specialized areas of our curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty responsibilities include developing and maintaining an internationally recognized research program, delivering effective classroom instruction at all levels, and service within the University and within professional communities.
Additional Information This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. As an employee of the University of Utah, you will be required to comply with all applicable policies and procedures of the University. It is a Utah State law that the University of Utah performs a criminal background check on all full‑time employees. Potential faculty members will also be required to have an educational verification performed. Any offer is conditioned upon your successfully passing a pre‑employment criminal background check and educational verification.
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