CEE Advanced Infrastructure Faculty

Civil & Environmental

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions having an anticipated start date of September 1, 2019.  These positions are part of a strategic expansion intended to support research and teaching activities of the Advanced Infrastructure Group in the broad areas of structural engineering and mechanics, civil engineering materials, and transportation. Candidates with specialization in computational mechanics, data analytics, machine learning, resilient infrastructure systems, intelligent infrastructure, and sustainable urban engineering are especially encouraged to apply. A successful candidate must demonstrate potential for high-quality research and teaching. The Department seeks candidates with outstanding analytical, computational, and/or experimental skills that complement the existing strengths within the department (http://www.engineering.pitt.edu/Departments/Civil-Environmental/)  and across the University of Pittsburgh (https://www.pitt.edu/research) are encouraged to apply. These initiatives include nanomaterial fabrication, additive manufacturing, computational modeling, advanced materials development, sustainability, transportations systems and energy. Further, the ability to collaborate with existing centers, such as the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation http://www.engineering.pitt.edu/MCSI, the Center for Energy http://www.engineering.pitt.edu/cfe, and the Impactful Resilient Infrastructure Science and Engineering (IRISE) Consortium is highly desirable.  Preference will be given to appointees at the Assistant Professor level, but applicants with outstanding credentials will be considered at other levels. Outstanding candidates will have the opportunity to join our vibrant and growing department of 24 full-time faculty members, 300 undergraduate and 130 graduate students (50 of which are PhD students). The successful applicant will be expected to develop and sustain a strong, externally funded research program within their area of expertise and contribute to the teaching mission of the department graduate and undergraduate programs. An earned doctorate in civil engineering or a closely related field is required.  Interested applicants should submit: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching statement, (4) research interests and future plans, (5) statement of diversity and inclusion, (6) copies of three representative publications, and (7) the names and contact information for at least three references. Please submit the application in a single pdf file. At the time of application submission applicants should request that their references directly e-mail reference letters to the application e-mail below in order to expedite the review process. Applications and associated reference letters should be emailed to CEE19AIS@pitt.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018 and will continue until the positions are filled. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented US minority groups and women to apply for this position. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Sustainable and Environmental Engineering Positions

Civil & Environmental

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions effective September 1, 2019.  These positions are part of the strategic expansion intended to support research and teaching activities in the area of Sustainable and Environmental Engineering (SEE). For the first tenure-track position, we seek candidates with fundamental expertise, research and teaching interests in the areas of environmental aquatic chemistry, water quality, sustainable water treatment technologies, and the water-health nexus. For the second tenure-track position, we seek candidates with expertise and research and teaching interests in the broad area of sustainable urban engineering. This includes, but is not limited to, building energy use evaluation and optimization, infrastructure resiliency, big data analytics and visualization for sustainable urban systems. For both of these positions, we are interested in applicants that build on and will contribute to our current strengths in environmental systems analysis. Applicants with a research program that addresses problems at multiple scales and have the desire to work across disciplinary boundaries are particularly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to appointees at the Assistant Professor level, but applicants with outstanding credentials will be considered at other levels. We are interested in candidates that can collaborate in interdisciplinary research and teaching within the Department and/or related focus areas in the Swanson School of Engineering. Further, the ability to collaborate with existing centers, such as the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation http://www.engineering.pitt.edu/MCSI and the Center for Energy http://www.engineering.pitt.edu/cfe, is highly desirable. Candidates will have the opportunity to join our vibrant, diverse and growing department of 24 faculty members, 300 undergraduates and 130 full-time graduate students (including 50 PhD students). Successful applicants will be expected to develop and sustain a strong, externally funded research program within their area of expertise. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented US minority groups and women to apply for this position.  The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. An earned doctorate in civil engineering, environmental engineering and science, earth science or a closely related field is required.  Interested applicants should submit: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching statement, (4) research interests and future plans, (5) statement of diversity and inclusion, (6) copies of three representative publications, and (7) the names and contact information for at least three references. Please submit the application in a single pdf file. Applicants should request that their references directly e-mail reference letters to the application e-mail below at the time of application submission in order to expedite the review process. Applications for the first position and associated reference letters should be emailed to CEE19SE1@pitt.edu. Applications for the second position and their associated reference letters should be emailed to CEE19SE2@pitt.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Kozai Neural Postdoc

Bioengineering

Positions are available at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Bioengineering. Our group focuses on seamlessly integrating the brain to implantable technologies by studying the molecular, cellular, and tissue-scale processes that regulate regeneration, inflammation, and electrical or optical recording and stimulation of the brain. Projects involve using brain-computer interfaces to study and treat the progression of neurological diseases and brain injuries. Postdoctoral Associate candidates will possess a Ph.D. degree in a related field including but not limited to, Biomedical Engineering, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Material Science, and Mathematics. Animal surgery experience is preferred. The candidate should have a strong research background in neural engineering, in vivo electrophysiology, or in vivo two-photon microscopy. Experience with biomaterial fabrication, electrochemistry, material characterization, neural tissue histology, functional/evoked electrophysiology/imaging, functional electrical stimulation, neurochemical sensing, and advanced biological imaging (two-photon and confocal microscopy) are desired. Successful candidate will work on the chronic neural interface with special focus on implant-tissue interaction. Candidate will be working with an interdisciplinary team of neural engineers, neuroscientists, neurosurgeon, biologists, and material scientists. The research environment at the University of Pittsburgh includes a dynamic community of bioengineers. Contemporary Pittsburgh is a diverse vibrant city undergoing a renaissance led by world class Universities and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should forward their CV, statement of research interests, and references to: TK Kozai (tdk18@pitt.edu)Assistant Professor of Bioengineering University of PittsburghPittsburgh PA 15219 The Department of Bioengineering is strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and places high priority on attracting female and underrepresented minority candidates. We strongly encourage candidates from these groups to apply for the position. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Postdoctoral Positions in Cardiopulmonary Organ-on-a-Chip

Bioengineering

A postdoctoral position is available through a collaboration between the laboratories of Dr. Stephen Chan, M.D., Ph.D., a physician-scientist and Director of the Center for Pulmonary Vascular Biology and Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Warren Ruder, Ph.D., a synthetic biologist and Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh. The postdoctoral associate will develop an arteriole-on-a-chip system to recapitulate pulmonary arteriole vasculature in vitro for the purpose of studying pulmonary hypertension (PH). The system will integrate air-perfused airway epithelial cells with a liquid-perfused co-culture of pulmonary artery endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and adventitial fibroblasts in a synthetic biology-enhanced microfluidic model to study the effects of microRNAs on PH. PhD, MD or MD/PhD is required. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, with excellent written and verbal English communication skills, experience and expertise in cell culture, molecular biology, and microfluidic systems, and a proven track record of their ability to develop high impact research projects in the field of bioengineering. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in synthetic biology, and experience developing organ-on-a-chip systems. The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should forward their CV, statement of research interests, and references to: Warren Ruder, Ph.D. (warrenr@pitt.edu) Assistant Professor Department of BioengineeringUniversity of Pittsburgh Stephen Chan, M.D., Ph.D. (chansy@upmc.edu)Associate Professor and Director, Center for  Pulmonary Vascular Biology and Medicine University of Pittsburgh and UPMC The Department of Bioengineering and the Center for Pulmonary Vascular Biology and Medicine are strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and places high priority on attracting female and underrepresented minority candidates. We strongly encourage candidates from these groups to apply for the position. The University of Pittsburgh affirms and actively promotes the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected class.

Kumta Lab Postdoc Position

Bioengineering

The Bioengineering department at the University of Pittsburgh in the Swanson School of Engineering is seeking a post-doctoral associate in the area of biosensors for blood based biomarker detection with immediate effect. The position is in the laboratory and research group of Dr. Prashant N. Kumta, the Edward R. Weidlein Chair Professor in the Swanson School of Engineering with appointments in the Departments of Bioengineering, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, and the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science including the Department of Oral Biology and the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine.The candidate should have expertise in the general area of biosensors with particular expertise in biochemistry of aptamers as well as antibodies, synthesis, functionalization and detection under laboratory and clinical setting using electrochemical impedance based techniques although knowledge and expertise in other techniques and approaches are also welcome. The eligible candidate should preferably have a degree in Bioengineering or any other equivalent area of engineering and science although it will be essential for the candidate to be proficient in biology of human cells, blood and other tissue types combined with strong knowledge and background in electrochemistry and biochemistry. Salary will be commensurate with experience and expertise.Interested individuals should send their curriculum vitae (CV) to Dr. Prashant N. Kumta via e-mail at pkumta@pitt.edu.The Department of Bioengineering is strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and places high priority on attracting female and underrepresented minority candidates. We strongly encourage candidates from these groups to apply for the position.The University affirms and actively promotes the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected class.

Dr. Prashant Kumta

Sichuan University - Pittsburgh Institute

All SSoE Positions, Industrial

Faculty Positions: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Supporting Areas of All Levels University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) and Sichuan University (SCU) have embarked on a new partnership in education and research. The Sichuan University-Pittsburgh Institute (SPI), located in Chengdu, China, is one of the institute-scale, collaborative entities between leading universities in the U.S. and China, such as the joint institutes of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiaotong University, and Carnegie Mellon University-Sun Yat Sen University. SPI stands out for its technical focus on advanced and sustainable manufacturing. On the educational front, SPI will initiate three undergraduate majors in Industrial Engineering (IE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), with enrollment around 100 students and 10 faculty members in fall 2015. Within 7 years' time, enrollment will grow to reach a steady state of 1600 students with approximately 80 faculty members. All courses will be taught in English. SPI will have its new building to be constructed on Sichuan University's international campus in Chengdu, Sichuan. The building will house state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities and provide students with active and innovative learning experience. Seated on the fertile plain known as the "Country of Heaven" with a population of 14 million, Chengdu is the capital of the Sichuan province and the epicenter of China's great western region. Rated as one of the most livable cities in China, Chengdu is a city rooted in history but growing into the future. It is home to many highly competitive industries such as software, new energy, and electronics. Chengdu can be easily reached by non-stop flights from major cities worldwide, including a newly launched United flight from San Francisco. SPI invites applications for positions at all levels within the three undergraduate degree majors, i.e. IE, ME and MSE, as well as supporting faculty for freshman curriculum. Freshman curriculum is comprehensive, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, humanities, and English language. Candidates should demonstrate both teaching and research skills, with a completed PhD in a relevant field. Qualified applicants might be considered for administrative positions, such as Associate, Assistant Deans and Chairmen. Terms of employment will be comparable to those at a U.S. institution. Salary scale and start-up package will be competitive, and SPI faculty will have opportunities to interact and establish collaboration with colleagues at Pitt and SCU's partnering universities around the world. Faculty promotion and tenure system will be similar to that of the U.S. system, emphasizing balanced performance in teaching, research and service. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, and at least three references to Chairman of the spi-search@engr.pitt.edu , at: spi-search@engr.pitt.edu.

NTE Lab Post-Doc Position

Bioengineering

The Neural Tissue Electrode Interface and Neural Tissue Engineering Lab in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh has a postdoctoral research fellow position open immediately. The candidate should possess a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or a related field, and have published scholarly articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He/she should have a strong research background in neural tissue engineering or biomaterial and drug delivery for neural applications. Experience with biomaterial fabrication, neural stem cell culture and characterization, neural tissue histology, and advanced biological imaging (two-photon and confocal microscopy) are desired. Successful candidate will work on the chronic neural interface with special focus on implant-tissue interaction. Biomaterials and tissue engineering strategies will be used to improve the implant compatibility with neural tissue.  The candidate may also be involved in projects related to neural tissue repair and regeneration. He/she will be working with an interdisciplinary team of neural engineers, neurosurgeon, biologists, and material scientists. Interested candidates should submit curriculum vitae, the names of three references, a statement of research experience, and date of availability to professor Tracy Cui ( xic11@pitt.edu ). Detailed information on the NTE Laboratory can be found on this website.

xic11@pitt.edu