Assistant Faculty Position

The Engineering School of Carnegie Mellon University, ranked #6 by USNWR, seeks joint appointment of an Assistant Professor between the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering in the general area of BIOMATERIALS.  A successful candidate is expected to bridge actively the two Departments in research and teaching, and to build a vigorous interdisciplinary research program by leveraging institutional strengths in polymeric/inorganic bio-inspired materials, cellular biomechanics, biomolecular interfaces, regenerative medicine, imaging, and microfabrication.  Faculty of Carnegie Mellon enjoy a strong interdisciplinary culture nurtured by interdepartmental collaborations and joint appointments, in addition to excellent research support, modest teaching load, top quality students, and comprehensive benefits.

Applicants should send their CV, three letters of recommendation, and vision statements on research and teaching, to Ms. Vanessa Calvin, tango+search@andrew.cmu.edu.  Applications will be reviewed through February 2010. 

Carnegie Mellon University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, encourages applications from women, under-represented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.