University of Pittsburgh - Bioengineering - BioE Faculty Position

INSTITUTION: University of Pittsburgh
DEPARTMENT: Bioengineering
POSITION: BioE Faculty Position
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The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering (www.engineering.pitt.edu/bioengineering) invites applications from accomplished individuals with a PhD in bioengineering, quantitative biology, biophysics, or a closely related discipline.  This is a tenure-stream faculty position at the rank of assistant professor and the research focus areas include biomimetics, systems and synthetic biology, and the engineering of living systems.  The candidate should have experience in elucidating principles of living cellular systems or in applying technologies that apply those principles to integrate living cellular systems with engineered structures.  In addition, the candidate must be committed to contributing to high quality education of a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh is a top-5 institution in terms of NIH funding and provides a rich environment for interdisciplinary research, strengthened through its affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and collaborations with Carnegie Mellon University.  The Department of Bioengineering, consistently ranked among the top programs in the country, has outstanding research and educational programs, offering undergraduate (285 students, sophomore-to-senior years) and graduate (155 PhD or MD/PhD and 37 MS students) degrees.  The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine (www.mirm.pitt.edu), Musculoskeletal Research Center (www.pitt.edu/~msrc), Center for Neuroscience (cnup.neurobio.pitt.edu), Drug Discovery Institute (www.upddi.pitt.edu), Vascular Medicine Institute (www.vmi.pitt.edu), and Center for the Mechanics and Engineering of Cellular Systems (www.cmu.edu/cmecs) offer many collaborative research opportunities.

Interested individuals should send the following as PDF attachments via email to bioeapp@pitt.edu (include SYSTEMS BIOE POSITION in the subject line): (1) cover letter, (2) complete CV (including funding record), (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, (5) three representative publications, and (6) list of five references (names and complete contact information).  We intend to fill this position as soon as possible and candidates are encouraged to apply early because applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The Department of Bioengineering is strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and places high priority on attracting female and underrepresented minority candidates.  We strongly encourage candidates from these groups to apply for the position.

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.