The Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Department at the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología – UTEC, in Lima Peru, is looking for a full time professor in the field of Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnological Engineering.

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. related to one of the following topics but not limited to: Tissue Engineering, Microfluidics and/or Synthetic Biology. Some knowledge will be required in the mentioned fields such as in Tissue Engineering: cellular and tissue regeneration, stem cell cultures, biomaterials, and 3D bioprinting; in Microfluidics: BioMEMS, biotransport and Lab on a Chip techniques; and in Synthetic Biology: biosensors, systems biology and bioinformatics.

Candidates with potential or proven record to excel in attracting research funding and conducting outstanding research and a strong commitment to education are invited to apply.

Candidates with strong leadership potential who have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are preferred. The job duties of the successful candidate will be to actively engage in research, including multi-disciplinary work across the University, as well as teaching courses depending of their expertise.

Candidates must demonstrate excellent English language skills and knowledge of commercial software for numerical modeling and programming. Salary level will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, listing of three references and a research and teaching statement in a single pdf file. For more information, visit http://www.utec.edu.pe.

Importantly, candidates with backgrounds related to these areas: Omics, biomedical imaging, bioprocesses, biomedical instrumentation, clinic engineering and biodesign could be considered in this application.