Multiple Faculty Positions

Kent State University is undertaking an initiative to significantly enhance its capacity in cutting-edge bioengineering research and to create bioengineering programs. This initiative builds upon: our recent substantial investments in faculty and infrastructure in the life and health sciences; our founding of the new Kent State University College of Public Health; world- class psychology and biology research programs; our many collaborative research relationships with major medical institutions in Northeast Ohio; and the growing emphasis on medical devices and related advanced materials in Kent State’s nationally recognized Liquid Crystal Institute^TM.

As an initial step in this initiative, Kent State is seeking to recruit several tenure-track faculty members, one at a senior level and up to three at a junior level. The person filling the senior position will be expected to take a leadership role in building the research and degree programs in this initiative and have considerable input into the planned recruitment of additional faculty.

Bioengineering faculty will serve as a catalyst for increasing and enhancing biomedical research across the university and will play a central role in the translation of Kent State research from the laboratory to the clinic.

Current research strengths across the many disciplines at Kent State are particularly compatible with the bioengineering fields of tissue regeneration, biomaterials, biocompatibility, sensors and implanted devices, and for this reason, faculty with these research specialties are particularly encouraged to apply. However, those candidates with other bioengineering research interests will also be considered.

Qualifications:

To be considered for the senior position, candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in bioengineering or a closely related field, an internationally recognized research reputation, a record of successfully competing for a high level of extramural funding, and must have current extramural support. The university offers competitive salary and benefits, substantial start-up resources and the opportunity to drive the growth of this new program.

To be considered for the junior positions, candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in bioengineering or a closely related discipline and post-doctoral experience in one of the areas listed above. Candidates with current extramural funding or the clearly demonstrated ability to compete successfully for funding will be given the highest consideration.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions have been filled. However for full consideration, applications should be received by Jan. 15, 2012.