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The University of Southern California, one of the nation’s top research universities, invites applications for tenure-track positions in the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. While we mainly seek outstanding faculty candidates particularly at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate professor, candidates for the more senior rank of full Professor may also apply to be considered in rare cases. The USC Viterbi School is committed to continuing to build a diverse faculty and welcomes applications from individuals with differing social, racial, and/or ethnic backgrounds, gender, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, economic circumstances, and physical abilities, as well as veterans. 

We seek enthusiastic individuals who will participate in the university’s research enterprise and engage with students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Successful candidates will establish a strong, externally funded, research program of national prominence while contributing to the core teaching mission of the department. An earned doctorate in a field related to the Department’s core strengths, is required. The department’s four core thematic areas include, but are not limited to, the topics listed here:

Molecular-Cellular Bioengineering:  mechanobiology; regenerative engineering; genetic/genomic regulatory networks; synthetic biology; immunoengineering; microphysiological systems; personalized medicine; drug delivery

Devices/Imaging:  diagnostic imaging and therapeutics; functional and multimodality imaging; devices for neuro-modulation; multimodal diagnostics; wearable devices; deep learning for medical image analysis

Mathematical/Computational Biosystems: model-based diagnostics; multi-scale disease modeling; machine learning for precision medicine; data-based dynamic modeling of physiological systems

Neuroengineering:  neural interfaces; optogenetics; neuromorphic computing; multi-neuronal dynamic interactions; motor control and learning; cognitive neuroprostheses. 

We invite applications from candidates knowledgeable in biomedical engineering and who will become leaders in the field. During the review process a strong focus is placed on a candidate’s promise and track record.

Candidates with interest and expertise in areas listed below are particularly encouraged to apply:

Computational Biosystems & Neuroengineering/Data Biosciences: data analytics and machine learning for precision medicine, model-based diagnostics, large-scale neuromorphic computing, analysis of high-throughput optogenetic techniques, multi-scale disease modeling, systems pathophysiology, genomic sequencing, and analysis. Candidates with expertise at the interface between data science, neuroengineering, and molecular-cellular bioengineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Our emphasis is on strong fundamental and mechanistic knowledge of physiology, empowered by computational analyses and data science.

Interested individuals who have questions are welcome to contact the Biomedical Engineering Search Committee Chair, Professor Francisco Valero-Cuevas (valero@usc.edu).

Molecular-Cellular Bioengineering & Devices/Imaging:  mechanobiology; regenerative engineering; genetic/genomic regulatory networks; synthetic biology; immunoengineering; microphysiological systems; personalized medicine; drug delivery; molecular imaging; functional & multimodality imaging; high resolution image; multimodal diagnostics; diagnostic imaging & therapeutics; devices & modalities for genetic, molecular, and cellular modulation; expertise interfaced with cellular and molecular bioengineering, e.g., genetic/genomic engineering, synthetic biology and immune engineering.

Interested individuals who have questions are welcome to contact the Biomedical Engineering Search Committee Chair, Professor Qifa Zhou (qifazhou@usc.edu ). 

To receive full consideration, candidates should apply online by November 15, 2023, via the faculty application website: USC BME Faculty Application.  Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three references. Applicants are also required to include a succinct statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. They are also encouraged to visit the website of the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering (http://bme.usc.edu) for details on current educational and research programs.

The USC Viterbi School (http://viterbi.usc.edu) is among the top engineering schools in the world. It counts 199 full-time, tenure-track faculty members, and it is home to the Information Sciences Institute, the Institute for Creative Technologies, two former National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers, a former Department of Energy EFRC (Energy Frontiers Research Center), and the Department of Homeland Security’s first University Center of Excellence (CREATE). The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is affiliated with the USC Stevens Center for Innovation, and research expenditures typically exceed $183 million annually.

The annual base salary range for the following faculty ranks in this posting are: 

• Assistant Professor: $110,250 - $131,250
• Associate Professor: $131,250 - $162,750
• Professor: $168,000 - $236,250

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.   

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is committed to enabling the success of dual career families and fosters a family-friendly environment.  USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

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