Job Openings
Senior Academic Advisor
Description:
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Senior Academic Advisor who can provide a high impact on student life inside and outside the classroom, Job responsibilities include providing undergraduate advising in course registration to meet degree requirements and career goals, coordinating undergraduate outreach events such as prospective BME Undergraduate Student sessions, Explore UT, and Gone to Engineering, as well as supporting daily operations of the advising office including supervision of student workers.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience working with college students or in an academic counseling capacity. Exceptions can be made for those that have a Master’s degree and at least four years of experience. Applicants must also be able to work independently and in teams with overlapping projects and have a strong working knowledge/experience working with standard applications in Microsoft Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- More than the required experience working directly in student affairs administration, education, counseling, or related field and previous experience working in engineering/STEM undergraduate student programs.
- Supervisory experience.
- Familiarity with university procedures and protocols for student and academic affairs.
- Knowledge of the undergraduate student processes at UT Austin, familiarity with mainframe functionality, degree audit system, Advisors Toolkit, EASI, and EAB Navigate.
- Able to work in a multi-faceted environment with tightly scheduled programs and deadlines.
Required Materials:
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Salary Range:
$50,000+ depending on qualifications
Junior Faculty Positions - Assistant Professor
Description
The Department of Biomedical Engineering is dedicated to developing solutions for human health by educating the next generation of biomedical engineers, cultivating leaders, and nurturing the integration of engineering, science, and medicine in a discovery-centered environment. To help advance this mission, we are seeking qualified applicants to fill two tenure-track, faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in the application areas of either brain health/neurological disorders or cancer. Candidates are encouraged to view these areas of emphasis in the broadest sense in determining whether they match their research skills and interests.
In the application areas of brain health and cancer, the Department is seeking candidates whose research expertise aligns with our core research tracks and are working on exciting approaches to diagnose and treat these debilitating and life-threatening diseases. Our UT BME departments core research tracks include the following: (1) biomedical imaging and instrumentation, (2) computational biomedical engineering, (3) cellular and biomolecular engineering, or (4) molecular, cellular, and tissue mechanics. The Department and the Cockrell School of Engineering are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.
Qualifications
Required qualifications include a doctorate in engineering or a related field with a strong record of research accomplishments, publications, and career stage appropriate funding. Candidates are also expected to teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations, develop a sponsored research program, supervise graduate students, employ inclusive practices in their classrooms and research programs, collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, and have a commitment to university and professional service.
Additionally, we seek applicants who have a desire to build collaborations with Dell Medical School and the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes, as well as regional medical centers including the Seton Stroke Institute. Furthermore, the Department has strong clinical partnerships with a number of medical institutions across Texas, including MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, and UT Health Science Centers at Houston and San Antonio.
Application Instructions
Interested persons should include a cover letter expressing interest and stating the position for which applying; 1) a statement summarizing past contributions to and future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion; 2) a statement of teaching goals as related to our departmental focus; 3) a statement of research; 4) a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including academic and professional experience; 5) peer reviewed publications (please include PDF copies of a maximum of your two most significant, peer-reviewed, published manuscripts); and 6) at least three confidentially submitted references via the Interfolio portal. View a full description of the application instructions and criteria being used to assess faculty candidate statements. Failure to provide detailed statements that address these criteria may disadvantage your application in the review process. Applications received before October 31, 2022 will be given priority review.
Please direct inquiries to Jac Erengil at jac.erengil@utexas.edu.
Lecturer
Description
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to develop a pool of candidates at the rank of lecturer or senior lecturer for possible temporary/non-tenure track, part-time positions to teach undergraduate courses. Positions are part-time, contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding, and are not available every semester. Assignments are usually made on a semester-by-semester basis, although sometimes a year-long appointment can be made. Positions are annually renewable, contingent on funding and performance.
Qualifications
A PhD in engineering or a related field is required, but exceptions can be made for applicants with a Master's degree and pertinent expertise and work experience. Previous teaching and/or training experience is preferred. Current teaching opportunities exist in computing, circuits, and numerical methods. Required skills: python, C++ and/or MATLAB.
The department is committed to building a diverse faculty, and we are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through teaching and service.
Salary
Dependent on position and qualifications.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit:
- Detailed CV including academic training and technical experience
- A statement regarding their specific teaching interests and qualifications
- A list of three references.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. A security sensitive background check will be conducted on the applicant selected.
Postdoctoral Fellow
The Biophotonics Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Texas at Austin is searching for a postdoctoral fellow to develop optical imaging tools for the surgical guidance of tumor resections. This position is supported by a new five year NIH grant. The project is a collaboration between Texas BME and Dell Medical School.
Related publications:
Responsibilities
- Develop/fabricate custom microscopy instruments to image tissues
- Collaborate with physician colleagues at UT Dell Medical School
- Publish research results in national and international journals and conferences
- Supervise and mentor students
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
PhD in engineering, physics or related physical sciences. Demonstrated ability to fabricate/build electro-optical systems such as custom microscopes and spectroscopy systems. Enthusiasm for working collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in working with biological systems/tissues is preferred but not required.
Salary
$53,460 + depending on experience
Working Conditions
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May work around chemical fumes.
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May work around standard office conditions.
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May work around biohazards.
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May work around chemicals.
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May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
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Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
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Use of manual dexterity.
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Climbing of stairs.
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Lifting and moving
Required Materials
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Resume/CV
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Letter of interest
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Names of 3 references
RE/SA-Lab Manager
The overarching goal of the James T. Willerson Center for Cardiovascular Modeling and Simulation (WCCMS) is developing computational biomechanical models for understanding heart valve and heart disease progression for developing clinical interventions, including prosthetics devices. We develop or utilize a range of unique in-vivo and in-vitro data for elucidating mechanisms that underlie the observed pathologies. Our modeling focus is the detailed incorporation of this data to provide a high level of physical and physiological realism and validation, working at the continuum-cellular, fibrous tissue, and whole organ levels.
In support of this program, the Lab Manager’s primary purpose is to design, conduct and direct experimental studies which work in conjunction with computational work in the Willerson Center for Cardiovascular Modeling and Simulation under direction of Professor Sacks in the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences and the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
More Postdoctoral Researcher Openings
For more information on postdoctoral researcher positions, reach out to individual faculty members or visits their lab websites.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
