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Research Assistant or Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering

  • 493899
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $75,000-$90,000 Annual, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The Biomedical program at the College of Engineering & Mines, University of North Dakota, is at the forefront of innovation-based learning, aiming to equip students with the skills needed to become leaders in biomedical innovation. Biomedical engineering encompasses various engineering and scientific disciplines.

We are seeking to hire two new faculty members at the rank of research assistant or research associate professor to contribute to research and teaching within the Biomedical Engineering program.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Machine Learning and Image Processing Algorithms.
  • Collaborate in the development of research grants.
  • Provide mentorship to undergrad and graduate students.
  • Co-teach two 3 credit courses in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on Medical Devices or other relevant areas.

Required Competencies

  • Proficiency in Machine Learning.
  • Experience in Image or Signal Processing.

Minimum Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science or related Engineering fields.
  • One or more quality publications in Machine Learning Applications or peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience in writing one or more research grants.
  • Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous faculty position as an assistant or associate professor.
  • Teaching experience
  • Familiarity with Deep Learning, Federated Learning, or Blockchain

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/15/2024 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume or CV
  • List of 3 references

Position is open until filled.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Department: CEM Research Institute

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

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Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

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