Research Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

About the role

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering seeks outstanding research faculty candidates for full-time, non-tenure track, benefits-eligible research positions in the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Responsibilities

All candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to research. Research faculty are not eligible for tenure and have no obligation to teach in the Department. Appointments may be considered for up to three years, subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline
• A minimum of four years of postdoctoral research experience
• Strong technical and analytical skills in either of two areas:
• Ultrasound and cellular and molecular bioengineering, with demonstrated ability to conduct innovative, independent research and contribute to collaborative projects. Areas of expertise should include sonogenetics, cellular and molecular engineering, genetically encoded reporter development, mechanobiology of cells within their microenvironment, and immunoengineering.
• Ultrasound imaging and devices, with demonstrated ability to conduct innovative, independent research and contribute to collaborative projects. Areas of expertise should include contrast-free super-resolution microvessel imaging algorithm, ultrafast ultrasound imaging system design, and hardware acceleration for real-time ultrafast ultrasound processing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of graduate students
• A proven track record in grant proposal development and participation as Key or Senior Personnel on funded projects

Benefits

The core salary range for the positions is $85,000 - $120,000 per year. These are 12-month full-time positions.

Pay

The core salary range for the positions is $85,000 - $120,000 per year.

Schedule

These are 12-month full-time positions.