PhD Position in Biomedical Engineering

Rutgers The State University

United States

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Tenure-Track Biomedical Engineering Faculty Position: Addressing Health Equity in Age-related Disorders
Department	Engn - Biomedical Engineering
Salary	Open
Posting Summary	The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment as part of a newly approved diversity cluster hiring opportunity towards Addressing Health Equity in Age-related Disorders (AHEAD). This position prioritizes junior faculty and thus appointment at the assistant professor is anticipated, but appointment at a higher rank commensurate with the applicant’s experience will be considered. The AHEAD cluster envisions hiring and bringing together a cohort of scholars from the School of Engineering (SoE), School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) to collectively advance knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, develop treatments and technology solutions that help people experience a higher quality of life, and develop a deep understanding of the social, racial and ethnic health disparities associated with the onset and treatments of neurodegenerative disorders to map a path towards health equity and healthy aging.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA1071
Posting Open Date	10/06/2023
Posting Close Date	11/30/2023

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of scholarly productivity and external research support, as well as excellent investigative, communication, and leadership skills. The candidate is expected to maintain their outstanding research and develop teaching and training programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. In addition, Rutgers and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture, and candidates should have demonstrated success towards this mission.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Research interest and expertise in biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering and/or quantitative image analysis will be considered. A specific area of focus is health equity in aging and neurodegenerative disease.
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Overview
Statement	Rutgers and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture and expect the faculty to actively contribute to this mission. As such, applications should include: a letter of application; extended curriculum vitae; research plan; teaching statement (and/or teaching portfolio; 3 letters of reference; and a statement describing how they have promoted (and/or plan to promote) diversity, equity, and inclusive academic excellence in their workplace. This statement will be evaluated according to the following Rubric for Assessment of DEI. Rubric for Assessment of DEI Statements 1. What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important 2. Do you understand the university’s diversity goals? 3. What have been some of your experiences either being part of a non-majority group, or interacting with diverse populations? 4. How has your thinking about diversity actively influenced your teaching, research, and/or scholarship? 5. In thinking about the different roles you have played, and will play, as part of your university service, what role has/will diversity issues play? 6. What role do you believe that advising and mentoring play in working with diverse populations? Does your engagement with diversity help students prepare for careers in a global society? These questions should be answered and attached to your application as “Diversity Statement”

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/212842
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

*Please list the institution from which you earned (or anticipate earning) your Ph.D.
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*What was/were your field(s) of study (major)?
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*Please indicate if you are currently receiving extramural funding. If yes, please specify the name of the sponsoring agency and the award(s). If you are not currently receiving extramural funding, please simply indicate "None".
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*Title of your current position.
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*Current department (or equivalent)
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*Current Institution (or equivalent)
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*Post-Doctoral institution and department
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*Number of peer-reviewed publications
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*Have you served as a primary instructor for any classes? If yes, please list.
(Open Ended Question)
*Have you served as a teaching assistant for any classes? If yes, please list.
(Open Ended Question)
*Please list any courses in our BME curriculum that you would like to teach.
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*What is your research area (indicate all that apply): Biomechanics/rehabilitation engineering, Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, Drug delivery, Cellular engineering, Computational bioengineering, Imaging, Systems bioengineering, Biomaterials, and other.
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