Assistant Professor - Bioengineering - Mechanobiology
Assistant Professor - Bioengineering - Mechanobiology
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About the Opportunity
The Department of Bioengineering seeks applications for a position at the Assistant Professor level from interdisciplinary faculty candidates with research interests focused on Mechanobiology.
Appointments will be primarily in the College of Engineering within the Department of Bioengineering. The University and the College of Engineering are in the midst of a significant multiyear expansion in size and scope including faculty facilities and programs within several disciplines and across disciplinary boundaries.
The Bioengineering Department has extensive expertise in Mechanobiology and the University has made significant investments in this area with the establishment of the new Institute for Mechanobiology. We are seeking a candidate who will strengthen our expertise in Mechanobiology by working collaboratively with current faculty at the Department and the Institute and building a nationally recognizable research program. Applicants should articulate how their mechanobiologythemed research could advance fundamental and translational aspects. Successful applications will clearly demonstrate how their proposed research and educational goals can translate into tangible benefits for public health technology development or other societal needs. Areas of research that would be of interest include (but are not limited to) mechanobiology of aging immunomechanobiology and biomaterialmechanobiology. Mechanobiology research in the Bioengineering Department interconnects closely with other focused areas within the Department: synthetic biology diagnostic imaging and computational biology and cell/molecular engineering. Mechanobiology is a foundational science to medicine and health one of the three pillars of research at Northeastern University.
We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds including academia and industry.
Responsibilities
This Assistant Professor position will be responsible for: teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate level; developing independent research programs that attract external funding; advising mentoring and overseeing the work of students and postdocs in their area of research; and participating in service to the department university and to the discipline. Candidates are encouraged to collaborate with other departments and colleges across the university on interdisciplinary research.
Requirements
This position requires at least a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in an engineering bioengineering chemical engineering biology chemistry or related field by the employment start date.
Please see the information below for detailed information on the documents necessary for your application.
For the application to be complete it must include a curriculum vitae; a description of research interests and objectives; a teaching statement; a diversity equity inclusion and belonging statement that addresses the prompts described below; and at least three reference letters.
Review of applications will begin on November 15 2024.
Statement Prompts:
Statement of Research Interests Objectives & Vision: Please describe the focus of your research and the alignment of your research with the theme of Mechanobiology. We encourage you to articulate how your research has the potential to increase fundamental knowledge in this area and how this knowledge can make translational impact and improve society.
Statement of Teaching Interests & Philosophy: Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences your pedagogical philosophy your plans/goals for teaching (including existing or proposed courses) and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students.
Statement of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging: Please provide a statement of your commitment and/or contribution(s) that describe your past practice activities and/or plans to advance diversity equity inclusion and the value proposition of belonging in your teaching research and service. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing marginalized communities in your field/community.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms intergroup relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern Universitys commitment and support of diversity and inclusion please see: Type
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Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range:
Assistant Professor: $102000 $120000With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Employment Type
Full-Time
