Job Description

About the Department
Founded in 2003, the Lampe UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is a unique collaboration between North Carolina’s two flagship universities: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and North Carolina State University (NC State). The Joint Department is a unique partnership that unites two universities with shared graduate and undergraduate programs in a single administrative department with a single chairperson. The nationally ranked UNC Hospitals and School of Medicine at UNC-CH provide an excellent clinical environment for interactions and translation, College of Arts and Sciences forms the academic core of the Carolina experience. College of Engineering at NC State, ranked one of the finest engineering and computer science schools in the world, offers state-of-the-art facilities for students and faculty engaged in vital areas of research and technology transfer.

The Lampe Joint Department is on track to realize its ambitious vision of becoming a leader in real-world results and its mission to unite engineering and medicine to improve lives. The Joint Department has grown to encompass 54 primary teaching and research faculty members (including five endowed chairs) and over 600 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. With more than $25 million in research expenditures, BME students benefit from the robust research portfolios, the exceptional education, and the vast resources of these world-class public universities. Among biomedical engineering departments, the Joint Department is ranked in the top 15 globally and top 10 domestically (Shanghai Rankings) and in the top 5 by total BME BS Graduates (ASEE). Established in 2010 by Dr. Ross W. Lampe Jr., the endowed Lampe Distinguished Professorship in BME supports the recruitment and retention of internationally recognized faculty to the Joint Department.

Learn more about the Joint Department at https://www.bme.unc.edu/.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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Essential Job Duties
NC State and UNC seek a Lampe Distinguished Professor for the Joint Biomedical Engineering Department. The appointment to this endowed professorship will be at the tenured, full professor level. The successful candidate is expected to possess an internationally recognized research program, a demonstrated ability to attract external funding, and the ability to teach BME courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Expectations include the ability to spearhead multi-disciplinary, multi-department, and/or multi-university initiatives focused on addressing key research challenges in Biomedical Engineering.

The search is for all areas of Biomedical Engineering including, but not limited to: biomedical imaging, biomedical microdevices, pharmacoengineering, regenerative medicine, and rehabilitation engineering.
Other Responsibilities
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline
Demonstrated a commitment to Biomedical Engineering education, outreach, and research.
Candidates must have an already established strong research program and an excellent teaching record.
Other Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will have achieved scholarly accomplishments, credibility, and recognition with a disciplinary background in biomedical engineering or in a field that integrates engineering applications and medicine.
The successful candidate will maintain an entrepreneurial, ambitious mindset that spans research and education.