Department: Biomedical Engineering

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Cullen College of Engineering (CCE) Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine (COM) at the University of Houston (UH) seek tenure-track or tenured Presidential Frontier Faculty candidates at the assistant or associate professor level with exceptional skills for inspiring teaching and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research for a faculty position. The Presidential Frontier Faculty program is a university-wide integrated interdisciplinary hiring campaign that is overseen by central university leadership, and encompasses hiring a large cohort of convergence research faculty to work on health, energy, sustainability and security. The position will be a joint hire between the two colleges. The line in digital health with a focus on big data and AI and supports the scope of the University’s Health Innovation thrust area. Candidates must hold a PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree in the area appropriate to the applicant’s specialized field, a strong record/potential for independent extramural funding, and a solid publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the ASPIRE Institute on Health Care Innovations.

We would like to recruit a tenure track or tenured faculty at the assistant or associate professor level with an exemplary track record in Digital Health Diagnostics and Monitoring to bring engineering innovations into all aspects of healthcare research at CCE Department of BME and COM. The candidates should be at the forefront of integrating healthcare innovations and AI to focus on continuous monitoring of aging, mental health, diabetes, cardiovascular status and immune diseases. We are particularly interested in the integration of engineering innovations with patient monitoring, preventive care, early diagnosis of diseases, patient specific discovery of new therapies, leading to improved outcomes, which make healthcare more efficient, preventive, cost-effective, and sustainable, and to reduce hospital visits and strain on the healthcare infrastructure.

We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence. The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Individuals interested in this position may apply online at: https://uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-resources/prospective-faculty/

As part of the application process please include a cover sheet, curriculum vitae, a publication list, research and teaching statement, and unofficial transcripts. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, although full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2024 for appointments starting on September 1, 2025. For further information, contact Professor Metin Akay at makay@uh.edu.

UH enjoys stimulating research and clinical collaborations with the world’s most respected medical centers, hospitals and medical schools located just a few miles from UH’s main campus.

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree in the area appropriate to the applicant’s specialized field, a strong record/potential for independent extramural funding, and a solid publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Attachments by Candidate
Publications, Research Statement, Teaching Philosophy or Statement, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application