Reykjavík University invites applications for a full-time, on-site permanent faculty position in Biomedical Engineering within the Department of Engineering.
The position is open at all levels of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
We are seeking people with a demonstrated capability and commitment to supporting undergraduate and graduate students attaining a first-rate education, and to advance the field through excellent research.
We are looking for candidates with a background in Biomedical Engineering or closely related fields.
We are open to various specializations but are especially interested in those with expertise in medical technologies, biomedical electronics, biomedical instrumentation, biomaterials, and physiological signal acquisition and processing.
We are committed to appointing leaders who will contribute to internationally competitive research, drive entrepreneurship, and produce outstanding graduates.
Ambitious and motivated early-career academics are encouraged to apply.
Position Description Reykjavík University seeks an ambitious academic to strengthen its Biomedical Engineering activities in education and research.
The successful candidate should hold a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated international academic or research experience.
Consideration will be given to candidates whose research and teaching expertise includes one or more of the following areas: • Biomedical and medical technologies • Biomedical electronics • Biomedical instrumentation and measurement systems • Physiological signal acquisition and processing • Biosensors and transducers • Bioelectric signals, including ECG, EEG, EMG, and related physiological measurements • Development and validation of medical devices and technologies • Integration of hardware, sensors, and signal-processing methods for healthcare applications The candidate is expected to contribute actively to the development of the Biomedical Engineering program, particularly in courses related to biomedical instrumentation, electronics, physiological measurements, sensors, and medical technologies.
Duties The successful candidate will be expected to: • Teach approximately three courses per year at undergraduate and graduate levels • Develop and strengthen courses within the Biomedical Engineering program • Establish an independent and internationally competitive research profile • Publish research in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals • Apply for national and international research funding • Supervise BSc, MSc, and, where appropriate, PhD students • Participate in interdisciplinary research projects • Develop collaborations with hospitals, medical technology companies, universities, and research institutions • Contribute to departmental and university administrative and outreach activities • Support innovation, technology development, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship within Biomedical Engineering • Be dedicated to instruction of students at the undergraduate and graduate level, adopting best practice methods in teaching.