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Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

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Job Description:

As part of the strategic plan for expanding biomedical and health science research in emerging fields, the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Watson College, Binghamton University (BU), State University of New York (SUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Biomaterials at the Assistant Professor level with an expected start date as early as January 4, 2024.

BU is one of the top 40 national research universities.  It's direct impact on the regional economy has reached $1.2 billion in recent years. The recent $113 million research award from the Economic Development Agency (EDA) further catalyzes and fosters knowledge transfer and partnerships across industries and academia to advance technology development and innovation in science and engineering. The university attracts outstanding students and award-winning faculty including 2019 Nobel Laureate Dr. Stanley Whittingham who are partners in active discovery. We are seeking biomedical engineers who have demonstrated exceptional potential in scholarship, an ability to attract extramural research funding, and the capability to teach both undergraduate and graduate biomedical engineering courses.

We seek applications from candidates in all areas of biomedical engineering; however, we are particularly interested in the following area: Biomaterials. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness are preferred.

The candidate will be expected to lead efforts to broaden the university's Road Map Initiative in the Transdisciplinary Area of Excellence in Health Science (https://binghamton.edu/tae/ ). The Department is particularly strong in advanced biomanufacturing, stem cells, tissue engineering/regenerative medicine, nanomedicine, cardiovascular engineering, biomaterials, organ-on-a-chip, wearable biosensors, neuroengineering, biomedical device, quantum biology, cancer immunotherapy, and biomechanics. The BME Department is the home of the Center of Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine (CBRM).   The department hosts cutting edge graduate and postdoctoral students working on research that is supported by industry, NIST Professional Research Experience Programs (PREP) NIH, DOD, and NSF funding mechanisms that span a wealth of research fields within biomedical research. We also house a 50% faculty success of NSF CAREER award winners.  The candidate will be expected to develop a plan that synergizes our strategic partnership with the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Upstate Medical University, and CBRM. The Southern Tier has received a $500 million Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI) award from New York State. The new hires will be expected to strategically contribute to this program. For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.binghamton.edu/biomedical-engineering/

Requirements:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive startup package including competitive salary compensation and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates should submit an application package, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of your contribution to diversity, and names and contact information of three professional references to:  http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=167416

Additional Information:

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Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit one document that includes:

(1)    cover letter

(2)   curriculum vitae

(3)   statement of research interest

(4)   statement of teaching interest

(5)   statement of your contribution to diversity

(6)   names and contact information of three references

Send to: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=167416

It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.