The University of Connecticut Health Center is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the recently formed Center for Biomaterials. The primary focus of the Center for Biomaterials is the study of material-tissue interfacial behavior, which includes tissue response at the cellular and molecular level, modification and characterization of both cell and material surfaces, nanofabrication and biomimetics, development of new materials, tissue and cellular engineering and biological membrane technologies. Research in the Center comprises basic and applied biological and material science projects which are intended to elucidate mechanisms and result in new biomedical technologies. Applicants with expertise in Structural Biology, Drug Delivery, Cell Biology or the biology of cell receptors are especially encouraged to apply. Excellent opportunities are available for collaboration with existing strong research groups in the Institute of Materials Science, and the Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Engineering and Pharmacy.
Significant support is available for research and laboratory start-up.
A Ph.D., M.D., D.M.D. or equivalent is required. Academic rank will be commensurate with accomplishments. Candidates are sought who have demonstrated outstanding research achievement and the ability to attract external research support. The new faculty member will participate in the development and teaching of a new graduate program in Biomedical Materials. All Center faculty are encouraged to interact with the significant biomaterials industry located in Connecticut and neighboring states.