Faculty Position in Bioengineering Sciences at Texas

Position: Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Bioengineering Sciences and Translational Research
Organization: Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry
Location: Dallas, Texas
Deadline: open

Description:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Baylor College of Dentistry(http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/education/biomedicalsciences.html), a component of the Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas, is seeking outstanding candidates for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. The Department is expanding its cadre of translational scientists to further bridge the gap between basic and clinical approaches in dental and craniofacial research. The Department is particularly interested in enhancing its well developed research programs in mineralized tissue biology, neuroscience, and craniofacial development. The Department expects to hire two new faculty by the fall semester 2010 and applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

Qualifications:

A PhD or DDS/PhD in bioengineering is preferred with background in one or more of the following areas: biomimetic scaffold design, nanostructured materials, stem cell mediated approaches to tissue regeneration, pharmacology, 3-D delivery systems, and drug release devices. Candidates must have an interest in applying these interests to dental and craniofacial research areas, such as nanobioengineering approaches for bone, tooth, and periodontium; biomimetic approaches to novel implant design; biological interfaces for delivery of therapeutics including TMJ therapeutics; and device design, optimization analysis, and modeling. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to establish an independent research program and to procure extramural funding. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate the skills needed for the clinical translation of laboratory discoveries and the willingness to interface with clinical faculty. Partial funding for these positions is provided by a new P30 award from the NIDCR entitled Baylor’s Program for Bioengineering Sciences and Translational Research “B-BEST.” To fulfill the requirement of this program, candidates must not have previously held a tenure-track faculty position.

Contact: 

Paul C. Dechow, PhD
Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry
Department of Biomedical Sciences
3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246
Phone: 2143707229
Fax: 2148744538
Email: pdechow@bcd.tamhsc.edu


Please electronically (PDF format) submit a curriculum vita, summary of current research activities, statement of career goals, teaching philosophy, and the contact information for at least 3 individuals from whom letters of recommendation may be requested to: baylorposition@bcd.tamhsc.edu and pdechow@bcd.tamhsc.edu

Biomedical Engineering Faculty Position in Virgina University

Position: Biomedical Engineering Faculty Position
Organization: Virginia Commonwealth University - VCU
Location: Richmond, VA 23284
Deadline: 18-Dec-09

Description:

The Biomedical Engineering Department at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications from qualified candidates for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level for Fall 2010. Faculty candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline. Candidates are expected to teach courses in the program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; to interact with faculty in Biomedical Engineering, medicine, and engineering; and to develop and conduct externally funded biomedical research. Current areas of interest include topics related to biomechanics, biomaterials, biomedical instrumentation, and biomedical signal processing.


Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University offers the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees and collaborates closely with clinicians and biomedical scientists on the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) campus of the university in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The MCV campus is the nation’s fourth largest medical academic campus.


Interested individuals should forward their resume, the names and contact information for at least three professional references, and a statement of teaching and research interests to:

Dr. Jennifer Wayne, Chair of Search Committee
Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 843067
Richmond, VA 23284-3067

This position will remain open until filled.
 

PhD Studentship - The University of Northampton

Development of Smart Biomaterials for Wound Management

£12,500 per annum (including £1000 research expenses budget) and tuition fees for 3 years

Applications are invited for a three year full-time PhD bursary investigating the development of materials which are biocompatible and aid wound healing.

Biomaterials play a rapidly growing role in medical practice and wound healing is a major application for development. The protein collagen occurs naturally in the body, making it a suitable basis for the development of composite, multifunctional biomaterials. However, to fulfil specific biological requirements, naturally occurring collagen needs to be manipulated into various forms with tailored functionality (e.g. controlled release of drugs, high moisture absorbency, flexibility, strength, predictable biodegradability). Therefore, the project is comprised of the following main elements:
The creation of composite, reconstituted biomaterials, with physical properties suited to wound healing.
Method development for the production of optimised collagen-based biomaterials in various forms
Evaluate the value of blending soluble collagen with other biopolymers
Chemical modification of the biomaterials, including the fixation of biologically active molecules as part of the stabilisation mechanism.
Kinetically controlled release of active molecules, made available at appropriate rates to constitute 'smart' reaction.

To apply for the bursary applicants must have a first degree (first or upper second) or a Masters degree in a relevant subject, preferably biochemistry, chemistry or materials science. Research experience at post graduate level will be an advantage. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to relate to people in both academic and non-academic settings.

Closing date: 15 January 2010

Interview date: 17 February 2010

Start date: Negotiable but no later than May 2010

For an application pack, including further details of the project, please email: david.watson@northampton.ac.uk

Additional informal enquiries can be made to Dr Paula Antunes (paula.antunes@northampton.ac.uk).

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Sport Engineering and Technology -Roehampton University UK

Category: Full-time
Posted: 18 November 2009
Closing date for applications: 17 December 2009

£35,858 to £55,486 p.a. inc

School of Human and Life Sciences

Roehampton's beautiful campus in south-west London is only 30 minutes from the centre of the city.

The University's ethos of social and environmental responsibility is complemented by a strong sense of community among its diverse student and staff population.

With a tradition of academic excellence that stretches back to the 1840s, Roehampton has become one of the leading modern universities for research.

The School of Human and Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Sport Engineering and Technology to join an active and enthusiastic team, which aspires to be recognised as an international academic centre of excellence in sport and exercise sciences. We are one of the most established departments in London, having taught undergraduate programmes since 1981 and postgraduate since 1996. We have an active programme of research with strong interests in physical activity, exercise and health, musculoskeletal biomechanics, environmental physiology, sport performance and psychological transition to high-level or professional sport. We have well-equipped laboratories, including a complete motion analysis system, various types of motions sensors, an environmental chamber and an ergospriometry system, and a highly qualified technical team to support the academic work of the successful candidate. In addition to teaching and research, the candidate will be expected to develop links with industrial partners in knowledge transfer activities, and to work with the team in developing and using innovative technologies in sport sciences.

They are open to applications from candidates from a wide range of engineering areas. Possible areas of expertise may include but are not limited to the research directions described above. As an interdisciplinary team, they also welcome applications from candidates whose work span across more than one discipline, for instance, sport engineering and health.

The successful applicant must have

• A PhD in Sport or Health Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related area, and be committed to pursuing high quality research with significant scientific and socio-economic impact

• An established track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Demonstrable ability to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to supervise research projects up to PhD level

• Previous industrial experience is welcomed, and chartered status with IMechE, IEEE or an appropriate professional body preferred

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

Candidates applying at the Senior Lecturer level will be accomplished scholars with successful records of grant applications. The title of Reader will be offered to an exceptional candidate for one of the three posts that we are currently advertising. In this case, the candidate must be able to demonstrate significant achievement in research and a high professional standing in the scientific community, and to contribute to the leadership and development of scholarly activities in the team.

The starting salary will be £35,858 for Lecturer, £39,933 for Senior Lecturer or £48,331 for Reader.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Raymond Lee on 020 8392 3539 or at r.lee@roehampton.ac.uk
Closing date: Thursday 17th December 2009
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 11th January 2010
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