Research Assistant Professor Appointment Stream

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering engineering.pitt.edu/bioengineering invites applications from accomplished individuals with a PhD or equivalent degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or closely related disciplines for an appointment stream Research Assistant Professor faculty position. Applicants should have greater than five years of postdoctoral experience or similar experience carrying out independent as well as collaborative research in the field of biomechanics and medical device design. The position involves development and applications of novel medical devices to treat human disease. The position responsibilities include writing grant applications and contributing to scientific advances in the field. The Research Assistant Professor will also be responsible for publishing the scientific work conducted in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at scientific meetings. Additionally, the incumbent may assist in teaching, mentoring postdoctoral scientists and undergraduate or graduate students, and overseeing laboratory staff performing both in vitro, in vivo, and in silico experiments.