Post Doc Fellow, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in biomedical engineering, engineering education, or biomedical engineering education with demonstrated experience in conducting research in engineering education with a focus on biomedical engineering, including teaching and learning in biomedical engineering contexts, curriculum development, student learning, or engineering workforce preparation.
Essential Functions
- Conduct research in engineering education within the pre-determined research scope and methodology set by the Principal Investigator.
- Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
- Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
- Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
- Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
- May teach research approaches to others, train, and mentor junior research staff, including undergraduate research assistants.
- Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
- Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Minimum Requirements
- A Ph.D. (prior to effective date of appointment) in biomedical engineering, engineering education, or biomedical engineering education with demonstrated experience in biomedical engineering education contexts.
Required Experience
- In-depth knowledge of curriculum development and workshop facilitation in higher education spaces.
- Demonstrated experience in asset-based and community-based research approaches.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative research.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Application Process
Interested candidates should upload a detailed CV demonstrating education/training, qualifications and list of publications, in addition to a research statement/research plan (2 pages maximum).
Compensation And Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include Competitive salary based on experienceComprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)Flexible spending accounts & wellness programsProfessional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.