Posting Details Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor- Biomedical Engineering Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, 2024. Applications received after December 31, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biomedical Engineering starting in Fall 2025, salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are particularly interested in candidates with research expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on Neuro and Rehabilitation Technologies and their applications in healthcare, including but not limited to neuro-rehabilitation, wearable technologies, neuro-robotics, brain-computer interfacing (BCI), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) in rehabilitation, and biomedical big data.

A PhD in biomedical engineering or closely related field is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach ELE 201 Digital Circuit Design (or other electronics course), as well as develop and teach new undergraduate and graduate courses while conducting high-quality research in neural and rehabilitation engineering.

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island offers programs leading to the BS, MS, and PhD degrees. Our BME faculty conduct research in, neural signal processing, neuro-instrumentation, neuro-robotics, neuro-modulation, wearable health systems, digital health, medical image and signal processing, physiological modeling, and assistive and rehabilitation technology. The interdisciplinary nature of our Department will provide the new faculty member with opportunities to interact with a broad range of colleagues. A new 195,000 square foot engineering building has been inaugurated and provides an excellent environment for interdisciplinary research collaborations.
The interdisciplinary nature of this position will provide the new faculty member with excellent opportunities to collaborate across departments such as: Computer Science and Statistics, Communicative Disorders, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The University of Rhode Island is a partner in the George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience (https://ryaninstitute.uri.edu/) and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program (https://web.uri.edu/inp/) which recently started an undergraduate program (https://www.uri.edu/features/neuroscience/). Ongoing collaborations currently exist with research hospitals and industries in the Providence and Boston areas. Optional opportunities to teach courses in electrical engineering or computer engineering will be available.

The University of Rhode Island is a comprehensive doctoral research, Land Grant, Sea Grant and Urban Grant University. URI College of Engineering offers innovative undergraduate and graduate programs, stresses links between diverse fields of inquiry, and values outreach, scholarship, and laboratory-based learning. The University of Rhode Island is a medium-sized public university located near the southeastern end of the state in picturesque New England. The main campus is located in Kingston, an established, family-friendly, small community only five miles from the Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Rhode Island’s proximity to the ocean moderates its weather compared to other New England states. The region offers excellent outdoor recreational activities, good public school systems, and ready access by car or public transportation to Providence, Boston, New Haven, and New York City metropolitan areas and airports.

Required Qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field at the time of appointment.

2. Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement in areas of AI in Neuro and Rehabilitation Technologies as evidenced by publications, presentations, or projects.

3. Demonstrated ability to teach courses in areas of Electronics and Circuit Design at the undergraduate level.

4. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/ (not limited to race, ethnicity, and gender).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Ability to attract external funds.

2. Ability to pursue research in multi-disciplinary teams.

3. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering.

4. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in Electronics and Circuit Design.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
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Additional information is available at the URI Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering website. Questions about the position can be forwarded to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Yalda Shahriari (yalda_shahriari@uri.edu).

We are committed to building a multicultural workforce and strongly encourage women, racial/ethnic/gender minorities, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans to apply. The University of Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent End Date of Restriction or Limitation Department Information

Department Elec, Computer & Bio Engr Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum vitae including the contact information for three professional references (as one complete document).

(#3) A Narrative – up to three-pages, describing their research and how it relates to neural and rehabilitation technologies with a focus on AI (as one complete document).

(#4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy – up to three-pages, describing their teaching philosophy and background, and preferences to teach courses in the areas such as Biomedical Engineering, and new BME courses they might develop (as one complete document).

(#5) Diversity Statement – one-page narrative describing your diversity experience.


Posting Information

Position Number 106287 Posting Number F00440 Posting Date 10/22/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14170 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae A narrative Statement of Teaching Philosophy Diversity Statement - (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have or will have an earned doctorate in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field at the time of appointment? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated record of scholarly achievement in areas of AI in Neuro and Rehabilitation Technologies as evidenced by publications, presentations, or projects? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to teach courses in areas of Electronics and Circuit Design at the undergraduate level? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/ (not limited to race, ethnicity, and gender)? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other