Assistant/Associate/Professor in Neurotechnology

Department: College of Engineering-Dean, Salt Lake City, UT | Tenure Track | Open Until Filled

About the Role

The University of Utah seeks world-class leaders in Neurotechnology, Brain-Computer Interfaces, and Bionics for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor openings. Exceptional candidates may also be considered at other ranks. This collaborative search spans the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering (College of Engineering) and the Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Radiology & Imaging Sciences (School of Medicine), as well as the Interdepartmental Center for Neural Interfaces, Robotics Center, Neuroscience Program, and Neurotechnology Training Program.

Candidates will have a primary appointment in an engineering department with a secondary or adjunct appointment in a medical department. Areas of interest include:

• Neural interfaces
• Neuroprostheses
• Neurorobotics
• Neural signal processing
• Brain-computer interfaces
• Neuromodulation
• Implantable systems
• Neuro-biocompatibility
• Neuromorphic computing/bioinspired AI

Specific areas of high interest include implantable cortical brain-computer interfaces, implanted spinal neuromodulation in humans, and hardware/software design/optimization of neurotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an internationally recognized, extramurally supported research program
• Develop and teach engineering courses at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Conduct collaborative research across engineering and medical disciplines
• Engage in service activities within the University and professional communities
• Train Ph.D. students and lead a high-impact, fully funded research program
• Pursue clinical trials, entrepreneurship, and industry collaborations (encouraged)

Requirements

• Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. with research experience in neural engineering or closely aligned fields
• Demonstrated track record of high-impact research (publications, extramural funding)
• Strong potential (Assistant Professor) or established record (Associate Professor) of teaching effectiveness
• Evidence of preparedness to engage diverse constituents in research, teaching, and service
• Commitment to developing an independent, extramurally supported research program

Institutional Environment

The University of Utah is a tier-one research institution with extramural research exceeding $600 million/year. The medical and engineering complexes are adjacent, fostering unique opportunities for neurotechnology development and validation. The university is a leader in startup creation, with dedicated resources for academic spinoffs and close ties to local neurotechnology companies (e.g., Blackrock Neurotech, Ripple Neuro, Epitel).

Key resources include:

• Robotics Center
• Center for Neural Interfaces
• Neuroscience Program
• Neurotechnology Training Program
• Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research
• Transgenic Gene-Targeting Core
• Utah Nanofab
• Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute
• Cyclotron Radiochemistry

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is one of the oldest Ph.D.-granting programs globally, with ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has over 40 faculty and strong industry collaborations. The University of Utah Health Medical Center (UUMC) serves a diverse patient population across the Intermountain West and supports large clinical trials.

Location

Salt Lake City is an economic hub of the Mountain West, home to technology and Fortune 500 companies. The region offers a high quality of life with access to national parks, world-class skiing, hiking, and cultural events. The university is committed to diversity, with a majority-minority school district and a growing international community.