Position Available: The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in medical imaging. All areas of medical imaging will be considered, with particular emphasis on translational cancer research that synergistically engages engineers at OU and clinicians/researchers at the Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC).

Research topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Development of novel investigative medical imaging modalities such as optical, X-ray, ultrasound, and radionuclide imaging technologies to enable more sensitive cancer detection and monitoring of tumor response to treatment.
• Identification and/or development of new quantitative imaging biomarkers using advanced image processing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
• Assessment of the efficacy of investigative cancer therapy drugs or procedures using medical imaging methods.
• Development of new AI-based prediction models that fuse both imaging and omics biomarkers.

The position is expected to start in Fall 2025.

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering: The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Oklahoma is one of the largest programs in the Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE), which has strong graduate programs built on decades of biomedical engineering research through interdisciplinary, center-based research programs funded by prominent agencies and foundations. The Medical Imaging Program in School of Electrical and Computer Engineering has achieved national prominence, with continual funding from the NIH since 2000, including the recently awarded NIH-P20 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant to establish the Oklahoma Center of Medical Imaging for Translational Cancer Research. GCoE has also a strong and growing collaboration with the research and clinical community at OUHSC in nearby Oklahoma City, including the Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center.

The Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center: The Peggy and Charles Stephenson Cancer Center (SCC) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center with Lead Academic Site status in the National Clinical Trials Network. Since 2014, SCC has been ranked number one in the nation annually for the number of patients recruited to participate in NCI-sponsored clinical trials. New faculty in medical imaging will be encouraged to apply for SCC membership upon hiring. SCC provides several shared resources and core services to support the research activities of SCC members. A complete list of these resources and services available to SCC members can be found here: https://www.ouhealth.com/stephenson-cancer-center/cancer-research/cancer-shared-resources-services

COBRE Oklahoma Center of Medical Imaging for Translational Cancer Research: This COBRE, established in 2022 with an NIH P20 grant, aims to enhance the capability for conducting multidisciplinary medical imaging technology and informatics-related translational cancer research on both the OU and OUHSC campuses. New faculty in medical imaging will have access to the many resources available through the COBRE Research Resource Cores. Faculty holding NIH ‘New Investigator’ status (https://grants.nih.gov/policy/early-stage/index.htm) can also compete for COBRE Research Project Leader grants, which provide $150K of research funds (direct cost) per year for three years. More information about the COBRE Oklahoma Center of Medical Imaging for Translational Cancer Research can be found here: https://www.ou.edu/coe/cobre

The University of Oklahoma:  The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: the main campus in Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located in the Oklahoma City metro area. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Visit soonerway.ou.edu for more information.

A Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Medical Physics, or a related field is required. Successful candidates must demonstrate the interest and ability to significantly advance medical imaging science and engineering, and develop a nationally recognized program of sponsored research. Additionally, successful candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate education.

Confidential review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter, a vision statement for research, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references tohttp://apply.interfolio.com/160797. Your cover letter should describe how you meet the qualifications for this position, including your approach to teaching, specific teaching experience, and how you intend to support the success of undergraduate and graduate students. References will be contacted only after obtaining permission from the candidate. Electronic submission in PDF format is preferred. All application information and inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair: Javier A. Jo, Ph.D.; Ted and Cuba Webb Presidential Professor; Director, NIH-P20 COBRE Oklahoma Center of Medical Imaging for Translational Cancer Research; School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; The University of Oklahoma; Email: [email protected].