Research Assistant Professor - Biophotonics - Majumdar Lab - Non-Tenure Position
Position Overview
Organization: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Title: Research Assistant Professor - Biophotonics - Majumdar Lab - Non-Tenure Position
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track research assistant professor position in nano-biophotonics. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research on novel nanophotonic devices and systems for biomedical imaging, endoscopy and angioscopy. The successful candidate will be expected to develop expertise in the conceptualization of new nanophotonic designs, nano- and microfabrication, as well as integration with biomedical tools. Specific emphasis will be to create liaisons with medical professionals performing image-guided surgeries. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates whose research has spanned novel nanophotonic systems and devices, imaging, and microscopy. This position is not expected to have regular classroom teaching obligations, but may provide guest lectures, instructional laboratory support, and or other instructional support. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous and innovative externally-funded research program that provides research opportunities for graduate students, postdoctoral research associates, and undergraduate students.
The pay range for this position is $9,000/month to $12,000/month.
UW ECE offers an innovative, collaborative and inclusive, progressive environment in which our faculty and students succeed at finding impactful solutions to today’s challenges. The Seattle area is particularly attractive given the presence of significant industrial research laboratories, top technology companies, as well as a vibrant technology-driven entrepreneurial community that further enhances the intellectual atmosphere.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The University is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in electrical engineering, physics or a related discipline by the date of appointment.
Instructions
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The position will be open until filled, but we expect interviews to begin May 1. The anticipated start date for this position is June 1, 2024
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Please provide pdf files for the following requested materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for at least three (3) professional references
- A statement of experience and interest in research
- A personal statement on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
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