Job Opportunities in Bioengineering

FACULTY POSITION
Biomedical Technology Design
Stanford University Department of Bioengineering

The Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University, which is jointly supported by the Schools of Medicine and Engineering, seeks applicants for a new faculty position. We are searching for bioengineers with the skill and experience to be inventors and designers of new biomedical technologies.

The search is open for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor). The appointment will be at the rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience. Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, biophysics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or any related discipline. We encourage applications from physician inventors, particularly those with an engineering background.

The new faculty member is expected to develop outstanding bioengineering research and teaching programs. We are open to applications from individuals working in any area of biomedical technology innovation, including medical devices, diagnostics, imaging and imageguided procedures, biomaterials, medical robotics, bioMEMs, biomolecular and tissue engineering, synthetic biology, design process, and other areas. We are particularly interested in individuals who have invented technologies that have been translated into patient care. The ideal candidate will be able to combine innovation in creating new technologies with the high-quality research expected in a department with outstanding basic science and engineering research and teaching programs.

A strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching and advising is essential. Teaching responsibilities will include the development of a new undergraduate program in biomedical technology design and participation in the graduate education program. The supervision of doctoral students and academic advising of students at all levels is expected. Applicants should submit a letter containing a brief statement of interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, copies of two representative publications and/or patents, and the names and addresses of five references. Candidates are requested to ask that references send letters directly to the search committee. These materials should be sent to: Biodesign Search, c/o Jocelyn Hollings, Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Clark Center Mailcode 5437, Stanford, CA 94305; or via electronic mail to bioe-search@lists.stanford.edu with “Biodesign Search” in the subject line.

The review of applications will begin on September 1, 2008, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by that date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applicants from women and minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching, and clinical missions.

Posted 05/15/08

FACULTY POSITION
Broad Area Search
Stanford University Department of Bioengineering

The Department of Bioengineering in conjunction with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University seeks applicants for a faculty position at the junior level (Assistant Professor or untenured Associate Professor) on the university tenure line. Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, molecular biology or a related discipline.

The candidate is expected to develop an outstanding research program in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, cell or molecular engineering, or musculoskeletal bioengineering. This is intended to be a broad based search and may encompass individuals with a wide range of expertise. The candidate should have the capacity to apply biomechanics and biomaterial science to tissue engineering and orthopaedic science, and is expected to collaborate with both clinical and basic scientists to enhance ongoing interdisciplinary programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing government and industry funding to support and conduct innovative research.

The overriding requirement for faculty appointment, reappointment and promotion within the UTL must be distinguished performance, or (in the case of junior faculty) the promise of distinguished performance. There should be a major commitment to research and teaching. There must be outstanding accomplishments in research and excellent overall performance in teaching, as well as in clinical care and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.  It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical missions. The application should comprise a brief research plan, a resume, and the names and addresses of at least five references, which should be sent to: William J. Maloney, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 300 Pasteur Drive, Edwards R109, Stanford, CA 94305-5335.

Posted 02/22/08