Professor of Empire Innovation, Regenerative Medicine

Professor of Empire Innovation, Regenerative Medicine

Category: Faculty

Department: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Watson
College

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Position ID: 205227

Department Overview:

A premier public R1 research institution, Binghamton University
contributes over $1.2 billion annually to the regional economy. The
recent $113 million research award from Economic Development Agency
(EDA) for battery technology innovation speaks to the university's
leadership on knowledge transfer and partnerships across industrial
and academia to advance technology development and innovation in
science and engineering. The university attracts outstanding
students and is home to award-winning faculty, many of whom are
ranked in the top 2% of researchers in their respective fields,
including the 2019 Nobel Laureate Dr. Stanley Whittingham in the
field of Chemistry.

The Biomedical Engineering Department is particularly strong in
advanced biomanufacturing, biomaterials, biomechanics,
cardiovascular engineering, nanomedicine, neuroengineering,
organ-on-a-chip, stem cells, tissue engineering/regenerative
medicine, and wearable biosensors. The Department has recently
launched a workforce training program partnered with the School of
Management to develop a Biomanufacturing Project Management
Certificate Program funded by BioMADE. The Department also runs a
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) PREP postdoc
and graduate training program. For more information, please visit
our website.

Job Description:

The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at
Binghamton University invites applications for a tenured Full or
Associate Professor position with an expected start date of
September 1, 2027, in regenerative medicine. We are seeking
national leaders in stem cell science, cell therapy, and
biomanufacturing with special focus in pancreatic islet
development, islet biomanufacturing, islet biology, and islet
transplantation to be part of a collaborative research and
education alliance between Binghamton University and Upstate
Medical University. This position will carry the title of SUNY
Empire Innovation Professor and is supported in part by the State
University of New York (SUNY)'s Empire Innovation Program (EIP), a
key initiative to recruit and retain outstanding faculty with an
established track record of research and scholarship in areas of
strategic priority.

We are seeking exceptional and well-established experts with
outstanding track records of funded research, scholarship, teaching
and service. Applications are invited from candidates in all areas
of regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and tissue biofabrication.
However, human pancreatic islet development, islet
biomanufacturing, islet biology and islet transplantation are areas
of particular interest.

Successful candidates will augment existing capabilities and
expertise in regenerative medicine at Binghamton University and
Upstate Medical University, build on ongoing research at both
campuses and further strengthen and grow cross-institutional
collaborations. They will develop and implement a robust plan to
synergize and accelerate research partnerships between the Center
of Biomanufacturing for Regenerative Medicine (CBRM) led by Watson
College's Biomedical Engineering Department and the Basic Science
and Clinical Departments at Upstate Medical University.

Successful candidates will receive a comprehensive startup package
including competitive salary compensation and benefits commensurate
with qualifications and experience.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• MD or PhD degree in medicine, science or engineering
• Proven research leadership
• Record of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed

publications and citations

• Successful record of securing external funding
• Experience as an effective educator and research mentor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in tissue engineering and cell or molecular biology

specializing in stem cell research

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness

Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available
for this position.

Additional Information:

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opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with
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Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion
of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s)
and credentials.

To apply, visit http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205227

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