BME Invites Applications for Faculty Positions

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is pleased to invite applications for the following faculty positions.

Junior Faculty Position - Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University
 

The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the School and Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor Faculty position at Columbia University in the City of New York.  Candidates are sought in the broad areas of Bioinformatics and Single Cell Analysis/Bioengineering. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Systems Biology, Informatics or related field by the start date of the appointment. This faculty appointment is a possible joint hire between Columbia’s School of Engineering and the Columbia University Medical Center. Postdoctoral experience is preferred but not required. Applicants for this position must demonstrate the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively.

The successful candidate is expected to advance their field by developing an original and leading externally funded research program, and contributing to the educational missions of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and, as appropriate, Columbia University Medical Center. Columbia offers a rich environment for multidisciplinary research and encourages collaborations with additional academic departments and units across Columbia University, including the Data Science Institute at Columbia University and the Zukerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. This position seeks candidates who would develop research cross-cutting fields including but not limited to single cell analysis/genetics, systems biology, microbiome, synthetic biology, bioinformatics of cellular networks, cancer evolution, genomic engineering, and bioimaging.   The Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

For additional information please see: SEAS Faculty Job Opportunities

Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following: curriculum-vitae including a publication list, a description of research accomplishments including a statement of research and teaching interests and plans, contact information for three experts who can provide letters of recommendation, and three selected pre/reprints of scholarly work to http://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/1540.

All applications received by December 31, 2018 will receive full consideration. We encourage applicants to consult www.bme.columbia.edu for more information about the Department of Biomedical Engineering. 

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer / Disability / Veteran

Faculty Position - Department of Surgery and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University 

The Department of Surgery in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the School and Engineering and Applied Science invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at Columbia University. Applications at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor will be considered. Candidates are sought in the broad area of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent in biomedical engineering or a related field, a record of pioneering research, and demonstrated abilities to attract extramural research funding and to teach effectively. The successful candidate is expected to lead an original, externally funded research program, and to contribute to the research and educational missions of the Departments of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering. Columbia University offers a rich environment for multidisciplinary research and encourages collaborations amongst clinical, basic science and engineering departments across Columbia University. The position seeks candidates who will develop research across the fields of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and surgical disciplines. An ideal candidate will strengthen ties between the Departments of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, building upon existing strengths in the use of cellular, tissue and whole organ engineering, and regenerative medicine to treat diseases of the cardiovascular, pulmonary and digestive systems. The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. 

All applications received by October 1, 2018 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following: curriculum-vitae, statement of current and future research (1-2 pages), and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent using the following link: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66483.