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Endowed Faculty Positions in Biomedical Engineering

University of Oklahoma · Norman, OKtodayverified 5 h ago

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Lead an externally funded immunoengineering research program and teach in biomedical engineering as an endowed Stephenson Chair.

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Why it is interesting. Endowed chair with ready lab space in a 2019 building and partnerships with OUHSC and OMRF clinicians

Might not be for you. Senior-level search requiring an established, NIH-funded program; materials focus is only implicit via nanomedicine

Deep specialistMid-size team Senior hires only Works with universitiesRoom for your own research

Adjacent materials roleBiomedical Engineering faculty search emphasizing immunoengineering (cancer, diabetes, vaccines, aging, nanomedicine); nanomedicine/biomaterials-adjacent

Seniority
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Industry
Medical devices
Role
Academic / Postdoc
Benefits
endowed chairnew lab space ready

Role details

The Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) in the Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) seeks applicants for two senior faculty positions at the associate/full professor level with endowed Stephenson Chairs available. SBME encourages applications from leading researchers in Biomedical Engineering, with an emphasis in immunoengineering including, but not limited to, cancer, diabetes, vaccines, aging, and nanomedicine. SBME’s mission is to educate the next generation of biomedical engineers and to create new technologies that advance human health. These endowed faculty positions are aligned with the SBME, GCoE, and OU strategic plans.

Individuals with a strong track record in leadership and collaboration in team-based biomedical fields are encouraged to apply. SBME was founded in 2016, and we moved into our home in the brand-new Gallogly Hall building in 2019, with lab space ready for these new faculty hires. SBME is committed to undergraduate and graduate education, with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Engineering. SBME currently has 12 regular faculty, ~230 undergraduates, and ~37 graduate students. Our faculty and students enjoy extensive partnerships with scientists and clinicians at the OU Health Sciences Center ( OUHSC ) and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation ( OMRF ).

Known as the City of Festivals, Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located in the Oklahoma City metro area. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Explore further at VisitNorman.com . OU is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university with three campuses: the main campus in Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and another campus in Tulsa. OU enrolls ~30,000 students.

Successful candidates should have a PhD or MD/PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field and bring an established vibrant research program with a strong track record of external funding, with additional weight given to NIH sponsorship. We seek candidates who support inclusive excellence in all aspects of faculty responsibility, including within the classroom, the academic community, and within their professional commitments.

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Does University of Oklahoma sponsor H-1B visas?

University of Oklahoma has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Endowed Faculty Positions in Biomedical Engineering role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Endowed Faculty Positions in Biomedical Engineering role at University of Oklahoma based?

This role is based in Norman, OK.

What degree is required for the Endowed Faculty Positions in Biomedical Engineering role at University of Oklahoma?

This role requires a PhD.