Assistant Professor of Biomechanics- Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)
university of nebraska at omahaOmaha, NE
Assistant Professor of Biomechanics- Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)
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university of nebraska at omahaOmaha, NE4 days ago
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Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)Assistant Professor of Biomechanics- Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)The Department of Biomechanics and the COBRE Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB) at the University of Nebraska Omaha are seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in cardiovascular biomechanics. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain nationally recognized, extramurally funded, independent research program within CRiB and foster collaborative partnerships, including with clinical partners at neighboring medical centers. Additional responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Cardiovascular Biomechanics and related fields, mentoring students and research personnel, and contributing to departmental, university, and professional service. The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Required Qualifications:
At the time of appointment, candidates must hold a Ph. D. in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Materials), Physiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a closely related field, or an M.D. (or equivalent clinical doctorate) with substantial research training (e.g., physician-scientist track). Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of experimental research in cardiovascular science. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, robotics, sensors for cardiovascular monitoring; cardiovascular devices and biomaterials; cardiovascular pathophysiology; tissue and cellular biomechanics; bioreactor systems with translational applications; vascular biology and mechanobiology; hemodynamics and cardiovascular fluid mechanics; cardiovascular imaging and diagnostics; computational modeling integrated with experimental validation; regenerative medicine and tissue engineering; and translational or preclinical cardiovascular research. Candidates whose research complements or extends the Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)'s focus on cardiovascular biomechanics, materials, devices, and translational science are strongly encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral training (or equivalent research experience) and a demonstrated record of securing extramural funding are highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
A history of extramural funding, including fellowships, scholarships, and research grants.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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Level
LeadL6
Location
Omaha, NE
Occupation
Mechanical Engineers
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Posted
4 days ago
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