Professor/Associate Professor in Bioengineering

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About the role This Professor or Associate Professor position at the Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies (CBio) will lead global-impact research, aligning outcomes with education goals. Responsibilities include world-leading research in a CBio-related area, attracting external funding, and fostering collaborations. The role encompasses management, teaching, and leadership, integrating findings into undergraduate and postgraduate education. The Professor/Associate Professor will contribute to a vibrant postgraduate research environment, ensuring real-world impact. Internationally, they will represent CBio, the Faculty, and the University, building sustainable academic networks. This holistic position demands research excellence, innovative teaching, and impactful external engagements within a concise framework. Faculty of Engineering and Design The Faculty of Engineering & Design is a dynamic and diverse community consisting of four departments: Architecture & Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Intertwining with these departments are six innovative interdisciplinary research centres - including CBio - equipped to tackle the significant environmental, economic, and social challenges encountered by humanity. Our educational approach is guided by research and tailored to meet the broader demands of the industry. We are seeking an exceptional and qualified leader in bioengineering to drive academic excellence and innovation. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strong track record of advancing scholarly fields and leading high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities and Requirements: A sustained record of publishing high-quality research outputs in Bioengineering or in closely related fields. A proven track record in securing major external funding and shaping ambitious research programmes. A strong international profile, with the ability to build global partnerships and deliver research and innovation that contributes to the University's ambitions for world-leading impact. Evidence of academic leadership in innovation and collaboration, with the ability to translate research into real-world impact. Strategic vision and the capability to lead and contribute to large-scale, interdisciplinary initiatives. A strong commitment to mentoring, people development, inclusion and institutional leadership. Joining a high-performing Faculty, the candidate must be a culturally aware and inclusive and generous leader, valuing and respecting individuals from diverse backgrounds. Encouraging adaptability and openness to change, the candidate should inspire a dynamic and empowered team capable of thriving in a rapidly evolving world. We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant . an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; autism friendly university , committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff . Competitive Package

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