Multiple Positions (Open Rank)

The School of Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications from highly qualified individuals for multiple full-time, tenure-earning and tenured positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, based on experience and qualifications. Specific responsibilities include research in neural engineering, teaching, and service. Appointments are available in any department in the School appropriate to the candidate’s research and teaching interests, and joint appointments with the School of Medicine will be considered if appropriate. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Engineering or related fields (Computer Science,Mathematics, Physics, or Biology) and have previous research experience in neuroengineering; a proven track record of competitive funding as PI is preferred. To be competitive for a tenured position, candidates must have an outstanding vision for independent research and be nationally recognized for their scholarship and commitment to education.

Research Areas

Ideal candidates will have a strong record of research and scholarship in neuroengineering.Preference will be given to candidates with active research in one of the following areas:

1. Neural signal and image analysis that combine discoveries in neural science and data scienceusing machine learning, deep learning and other related approaches.

2. Theoretical neurophysiology investigations to increase understanding of how electrical signalsare transmitted and processed by neurons and glia in healthy brain tissue, in patients withneurological and neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, essential tremors,epilepsy).

3. Connection of devices to the human brain or nervous system including biomedical signalprocessing, brain-computer interface (BCI), deep brain stimulation, neuromodulation, translatingbasic research into clinical applications.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Engineering or related fields (Computer Science,Mathematics, Physics, or Biology) and have previous research experience in neuroengineering.

Preferred Qualifications

A proven track record of competitive funding as PI is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application review will begin March 15, 2021 and continue until positions are filled. Applicationsshould include a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications (including research and teaching),a CV, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contactedwithout permission of applicants, and formal letters of reference will be requested for finalists only.Questions may be directed to Dr. Jeffrey Holmes, Dean of Engineering and Search CommitteeChair, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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