Full Professor in AI or Data Science or Controls in BME or Biomanufacturing

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Thu Oct 10 2024 Job Description:

As part of the strategic plan for expanding biomedical and health science research in emerging fields, the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Watson College, Binghamton University (BU), State University of New York (SUNY) invites applications for one tenured faculty position at the full Professor level with an expected start date as early as January 1, 2025.

BU is ranked one of the top 40 and a premier R1 public research university. Universitys direct impact to regional economy reaches $1.2 billion in the recent years. The recent $113 million research award from the Economic Development Agency (EDA) further catalyzes and fosters knowledge transfer and partnerships across industries and academia to advance technology development and innovation in science and engineering and $160 million NSF ENGINE grant helps the university to build ecosystems for science discovery and technology advancement. The university attracts outstanding students and award-winning faculty including 2019 Nobel Laureate Dr. Stanley Whittingham who are partners in active discovery. The Department has recently launched $1.6 million workforce training program partnered with the School of Management to develop a Biomanufacturing Project Management Certificate Program funded by BioMADE.

We are seeking an exceptional and well-established biomedical engineer who has outstanding track records in funding, scholarship, teaching and service. We seek applications from candidates in all areas of biomedical engineering; however, we are particularly interested in the following the area: AI/Data Science/Controls in Biomedical Engineering/Biomanufacturing (brain-computer interface, computer vision, machine learning, digital pathology, biomedical big data, cell/tissue/organ atlas, biorobotics, AI-empowered cell biomanufacturing and tissue biofabrication, etc.) Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness are preferred.

The candidate will be expected to lead efforts to broaden the universitys Road Map Initiative in the Transdisciplinary Area of Excellence in Health Science (https://binghamton.edu/tae/). The Department is particularly strong in advanced biomanufacturing, stem cells, tissue engineering/regenerative medicine, nanomedicine, cardiovascular engineering, biomaterials, organ-on-a-chip, wearable biosensors, and biomechanics. The BME Department is the home of the Center of Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine (CBRM). The Department has recently formed a joint Institute for Regenerative Medicine with the Upstate Medical University. The Department hosts a NIST PREP postdoc and graduate training program in standards and technology. The candidate will be expected to develop a plan that synergizes our strategic partnership with the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Upstate Medical University, and CBRM. The Southern Tier has received a $500 million Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI) award from New York State. The new hires will be expected to strategically contribute to this program. For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.binghamton.edu/biomedical-engineering/.

Job Requirements:

Candidates must have a PhD degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive startup package including competitive salary compensation and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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