Research Asst Professor

Posting Number req37353 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Research Hiring Department Chemical and Biological Engineering (326A) Academic Location School of Engineering Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary This position will be working in Dr. Darryl Dickerson's lab with a research focuses on the development and characterization of next-generation engineered human cardiac microtissues for applications in disease modeling, mechanobiology, and therapeutic screening. The project integrates biomaterials engineering, human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived cardiomyocyte culture, advanced tissue fabrication, biomechanical characterization, and functional assessment to develop physiologically relevant in vitro cardiac models. Additional efforts include optimization of biomaterial scaffolds, tissue maturation strategies, and quantitative analysis of cardiac tissue function. The candidate will support my research group by leading experimental efforts related to hiPSC-derived cardiac tissue fabrication, cell culture and differentiation, hydrogel and biomaterial preparation, tissue characterization, and functional analysis. The candidate will also assist with experimental design, protocol development, data analysis, mentoring junior researchers, and dissemination of research findings through publications and conference presentations. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: The minimum qualifications must be consistent with Higher Learning Commission standards and compliant with the faculty hiring guidelines. PhD in Chemical, Biological, or related Engineering degree Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a laboratory environmentExperience working in a University settingExperience leading a team of students, graduate and undergraduateA demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding ofthe rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and the success of the university'smission to serve local and global communities. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please complete the online application in UNM Jobs and attach a current CV or resume and your official transcripts Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by . This position will remain open until filled. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.