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Assistant Professor in Biomedical and/or Biosystems Engineering
Mississippi State University
| Position Function: The Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for two tenure track, 9-month, assistant/associate professor positions in the area of biomedical and/or biosystems engineering. Applicants should be clearly committed to excellence in teaching and be able to articulate a prospective research program that has promise for sustainable external funding and national recognition. Candidates with experience and expertise in all areas of biomedical and/or biosystems engineering will be considered, but those with strengths in sensing, analytics, and/or robotics are preferred. Women, minorities and other under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply. About the Department: The Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering has 16 on-campus faculty and several adjunct/affiliate faculty off-campus within research centers and government agencies, engaged in teaching, research, and extension. The department is co-administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Bagley College of Engineering and offers undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) degrees in three distinct program areas: Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business. Within these programs, the department has over 500 undergraduates and over 30 graduate students. The J. Charles Lee Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building, includes more than 6,000 square feet of state-of-the-art instructional and research facilities, and includes separate labs for sterile tissue culture, biomechanical testing, environmental and agricultural simulation or modeling studies, electronic/robotic design fabrication and testing, fiber processing, GPS/GIS, renewable bio-energy, and student computing resources. More information about the department can be found at http://www.abe.msstate.edu/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Candidates will be expected to teach in the Biomedical Engineering and Biological Engineering curricula, conduct research, and advise undergraduate and graduate students. They must establish a strong record of research, teaching, and service.
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Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Biomedical, Biosystems, or Biological Engineering or equivalent in a closely related discipline, as well as excellent verbal and writing skills, are required. Applicant must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly production, and grantsmanship and should have the ability to conduct multi-disciplinary collaborative research. There are two positions available. One position requires that the applicant be a US citizen or permanent resident. The individual selected for this position may be subject to a US government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to restricted information. How to Apply: Qualified applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, including a list of three professional references complete with current contact information, (3) statement of past, present and future research, including commonly employed technologies, equipment and funding sources (4) statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) official transcripts (any social security numbers included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online). Anticipated appointment date is January 2021, or as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. Screening will begin September 15, 2020. EEO/AA Policy MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. |
| Assistant Professor in Agricultural, Biological, or Biosystems Engineering | Mississippi State, Mississippi |
| Mississippi State University | 5 Days Ago |
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