The Department of Engineering Mechanics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, invites applications for tenure-track position

POSITION: 

The Department of Engineering Mechanics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for candidates with research experience or strong interest in cell/tissue biomechanics (mammalian or plant), nanodevices, bioMEMS/NEMS, nanomechanics/materials/manufacturing/fluidics, biomaterials, and biona­nomechanics. Exceptional candidates could be consid­ered for a higher rank. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or other relevant field of engineering or applied science is required. The successful candidate will have strong potential for developing a leading edge externally funded research program in his or her field and commit­ment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department seeks visionary candidates interested in developing research programs in new emerging fields and candidates capable of participating in or leading new multidisciplinary research and educational initiatives, e.g. new programs linking engineering with biology or biomedicine.

DEADLINE: 

Application review and interviewing will start as soon as qualified applications are received. Applications received before January 15, 2008 will be given primary consideration; however, later applications will be considered until the position is filled. 

APPLICATIONS: 

To be considered for the position, please complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Form at https://employment.unl.edu (requisition 070879) and then send vitae, letter of application, a brief vision statement describing research and teaching interests and names, addresses, e-mails, and telephone numbers of at least four professional references to: 

Yuris Dzenis, Search Committee ChairDepartment of Engineering MechanicsUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0526

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure rea­sonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Yuris Dzenis at 402-472-0713 for assistance.  For additional information, see the Department of Engineering Mechanics on the web at: http://www.unl.edu/emhome/