The Cullen College of Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering and the College of Medicine at the University of Houston (UH) seek tenure-track Presidential Frontier Faculty candidates at the assistant professor level with exceptional skills for inspiring teaching and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research for a faculty position. The Presidential Frontier Faculty program is a university-wide integrated interdisciplinary hiring campaign that is overseen by central university leadership, and encompasses hiring a large cohort of convergence research faculty to work on health, energy, sustainability and security. The position will be a join hire between the two colleges. Candidates must hold a PhD and/or MD degree in the area appropriate to the applicant’s specialized field, a strong record/potential for independent extramural funding, and a solid publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As part of the strategic plan for improving health and healthy communities, we aim to leverage novel wearable technologies for remote health and wellness to prevent and manage diseases. This partnership between the patient and the physician should be facilitated through the use of novel platforms such as intelligent, low-cost wearables, and related innovative medical devices and platforms. Design and use of these technologies could enhance and promote the development of community-specific healthcare innovations that meet the unique needs of each community. It is crucial to use intelligent wearable technologies to empower patients to take charge of their own health by taking steps to improve their lifestyle, diets, and habits. These new technologies can help clinicians assist patients remotely in their homes using user-friendly technology and point-of-care diagnostics.