September 13, 2022
Open Faculty Position at Caltech Medical Engineering Department
| Position Type: | Faculty |
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| Priority: | No |
| Degree Requirement: | MS, PhD |
Open Faculty Position at Caltech Medical Engineering Department
The Department of Medical Engineering at Caltech has an open position for a tenure-track faculty at the assistant professor level. I’m reaching out to ask if you would forward the information below to your department's Ph.D. Students and Postdocs.
The Department of Medical Engineering within the Division of Engineering and Applied Science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We are seeking highly qualified candidates committed to a career in teaching and research excellence in the broad area of biomedical engineering. We welcome candidates who are interested in applying fundamental engineering and sciences to therapeutic, diagnostic, and other translational medical areas with a strong intent to collaborate closely with clinical facilities and pursue practical applications. We also welcome candidates who can leverage the strengths of Caltech's engineering programs for fundamental medical research. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in engineering or an appropriate science-related discipline. M.D./Ph.D.s with strong interest and/or background in engineering are also encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should apply online. Applications should include a curriculum vita, publication list, teaching statement, a description of proposed research, and at least three letters of recommendation sent to us directly by the references. Applicants should also include a diversity and inclusion statement that discusses past and/or anticipated contributions to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the areas of research, teaching, and/or outreach. The applications should be completed online by December 15, 2022, and the review of applications will begin immediately. The appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. degree in a relevant field. Questions about the application process may be directed to mede-search@caltech.edu.
Azita Emami
Andrew and Peggy Cherng Professor of Electrical Engineering and Medical Engineering
Executive Officer, Electrical Engineering
Director, Center for Sensing to Intelligence California Institute of Technology
Phone: 626-395-8417
http://www.mics.caltech.edu
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
Assistant Professor of Medical Engineering
Applications Due: December 15, 2022
The Department of Medical Engineering within the Division of Engineering and Applied Science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We are seeking highly qualified candidates committed to a career in teaching and research excellence in the broad area of biomedical engineering. We welcome candidates who are interested in applying fundamental engineering and sciences to therapeutic, diagnostic, and other translational medical areas with a strong intent to collaborate closely with clinical facilities and pursue practical applications. We also welcome candidates who can leverage the strengths of Caltech's engineering programs for fundamental medical research. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in engineering or an appropriate science-related discipline. M.D./Ph.D.s with strong interest and/or background in engineering are also encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should apply online. Applications should include a curriculum vita, publication list, teaching statement, a description of proposed research, and at least three letters of recommendation sent to us directly by the references. Applicants should also include a diversity and inclusion statement that discusses past and/or anticipated contributions to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the areas of research, teaching, and/or outreach. The applications should be completed online by December 15, 2022, and the review of applications will begin immediately. The appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. degree in a relevant field. Questions about the application process may be directed to mede-search@caltech.edu.
Instructions for Applicants
- Create an account.
- Fill out the application form.
- After you submit your application form send the link that is provided to your three references and have them upload their letters of recommendation.
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Upload the following documents (as individual files or in one combined pdf):
- curriculum vitae;
- publication list;
- teaching statement;
- a description of proposed research;
- a diversity and inclusion statement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The initial appointment for tenure-track positions is normally four years. Reappointment beyond the initial term is contingent upon successful review conducted prior to the commencement of the fourth year.
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