VISIBLE HEART LAB DIRECTOR
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Apply for Job Job ID 357151
Location Twin Cities
Job Family Academic
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Job Code 9362
Employee Class Acad Prof and Admin
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About the Job
The Institute for Engineering in Medicine at the University of
Minnesota invites nominations and applications for the next
Director of the Visible Heart Laboratories, a world-class
translational research and education center at the University of
Minnesota - Twin Cities. The next Director will further the mission
of the Visible Heart Laboratories and the Institute for Engineering
in Medicine through its Professional Education and Outreach
pillar.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and visionary leader with
significant career accomplishments in medical devices,
cardiovascular physiology, cardiac engineering, or related fields.
Applications are welcome from individuals with academic, industry,
or government experience; they are also welcome from those within
and without the University of Minnesota system.
The Visible Heart Laboratories
Website: https://med.umn.edu/vhlab
The Visible Heart Laboratories (VHL) is a premier place to perform
translational systems physiology research from cellular and tissue
studies to organ and whole-body investigations. Since 1997, the VHL
has conducted groundbreaking translational research related to
cardiac medical device development and testing, multi-modal cardiac
imaging, heart and organ anatomy, muscle pathophysiology, heart and
organ preservation methods, biomechanical testing of cardiothoracic
and skeletal muscle tissues, and mixed-reality methods for clinical
and bioengineering education. Over 200 graduate students, medical
students, and post-doctoral fellows have trained in the VHL (along
with hundreds of undergraduate students) and have disseminated
their findings in hundreds of conference presentations and journal
publications. The VHL pioneered a method for reanimating animal and
human hearts while using a clear perfusate that enables
unparalleled visualization of internal structures, including how
medical devices interact with the organ. As part of its education
outreach mission, VHL has created and maintains the world's largest
library of plastination and 3D-printed heart specimens that are
available as physical models and through the online Atlas of Human
Cardiac Anatomy. This library is available to industry medical
device designers, clinicians, and students for any purpose related
to research and education.
The VHL has a long-standing collaboration with Medtronic that
supports translational research and education activities in all
areas of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology as well as providing
a premier pre-clinical testing platform for next-generation medical
devices. The contract enables the VHL to include an unparalleled
collection of state-of-the-art clinical medical equipment (with a
collective value of several million dollars) for conducting
research projects. A second contract with Stratasys has resulted in
VHL becoming the leading center in the world for high-resolution 3D
printing of hearts for surgical planning, patient education, and
device development research.
The VHL recently celebrated its 25th-anniversary. A description of
the event is at
https://med.umn.edu/surgery/news/25-years-visible-heartr-laboratory-research-training-u-m
The Institute for Engineering in Medicine
Website: https://www.iem.umn.edu/
The Visible Heart Laboratories is a center within the Institute for
Engineering in Medicine (IEM) at the University of Minnesota.
The mission of IEM is to translate science and engineering into
medical practice by catalyzing engineering and medical science
partnerships; integrating cell, molecular, and genome science and
medical technology; and building a diverse and equitable culture
that connects biomedical engineering ecosystems and possibilities.
IEM is an interdisciplinary center that is supported by the Medical
School and by the College of Science and Engineering.
IEM is organized around four pillars: The Strategic Research
Initiatives pillar facilitates the development of research concepts
and teams to advance the impact of engineering in medicine and
works with groups that combine clinical and engineering expertise
to create competitive applications for large government, industry,
and foundation proposals. The Professional Education and Outreach
pillar trains and engages the current and next generation of
medical technology innovators to bring engineers to clinicians and
vice versa. The Inspire pillar inspires middle school, high school,
and community college students from diverse communities to pursue
STEM degrees and careers in healthcare, biomedical science, and
engineering in supportive, culturally inclusive environments for
students in all pathways. The Innovation pillar provides leadership
and opportunities in technology-based medical innovation both
within academia and in collaboration with industry while growing
medical technology education, translational research, and
commercialization at the University of Minnesota extending out to
the biomedical business ecosystem.
The next Director of VHL will be part of the leadership of the IEM
Professional Education and Outreach (PEO) pillar working to educate
and connect clinicians and engineers from the University and the
surrounding medical technology community. The Position:
The VHL Director position is an annually renewable, 12-month
academic administrative appointment. The director will also hold a
faculty appointment in either a Medical School or College of
Science and Engineering department that aligns with the Director's
background and experience. The type (tenure/tenure track, or
research) and rank (assistant professor, associate professor, or
professor) of the faculty appointment will be negotiated and will
depend on the qualifications and experience of the Director.
The VHL Director reports to the IEM director. For the related
faculty position, the VHL Director reports to their faculty
department head or chair. Duties/Responsibilities:
The director serves as the chief research and administrative
officer for VHL and is responsible, in consultation with others,
for setting the and implementing clear strategic priorities for VHL
and for maintaining and growing the reputation of VHL as a
world-class cardiovascular translational research center. The
director collaborates with leaders of IEM and with other
stakeholders across the University and in industry to execute on
those priorities and must have the ability to work across
disciplines inside and outside the University. The director
maintains and grows the VHL portfolio of translational research in
cardiovascular physiology and anatomy, device development, and
related fields. As a member of the IEM PEO pillar leadership team,
the director helps to maintain and grow connections to the
University clinical community and the medical technology business
community as well as maintaining and growing education
opportunities for medical technology professionals.
The position includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Once the next director has started in the position, the current
director, Dr. Paul Iaizzo, will assume the title of Senior Advisor
to the VHL. Dr. Iaizzo will continue as principal investigator for
the long-standing Medtronic-VHL research contract with the new
director serving as a co-principal investigator. Dr. Iaizzo will
also continue to mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate
students. After the transition period (the length of which is to be
determined) comes to an end, the director will assume the role of
principal investigator for the Medtronic-VHL research contract.
The University of Minnesota values and is committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion. For this position, we welcome and encourage
applications from a diverse community and particularly from persons
in groups that are underrepresented in medicine and engineering. We
further welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research,
or community service has prepared them to contribute to the
University's commitment to diversity and excellence.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
About the Department
Located on the East Bank of the Mississippi River, the Institute
for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) at the University of Minnesota is
an interdisciplinary research organization committed to improving
and streamlining healthcare by strengthening collaboration between
the disciplines of engineering and medicine. Our mission is to
advance healthcare through research partnerships between
engineering and medicine involving academia and industry. The
Institute for Engineering in Medicine is a catalyst for
facilitating multidisciplinary collaborations in research and
education between the faculty in the health sciences, faculty in
the College of Science and Engineering, and the biomedical
industry. Benefits
Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll
find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are
interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance,
allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your
life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive
benefits package that includes:
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an
online application for the position and attach a cover letter and
resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your My Job Applications page and uploading documents in
the My Cover Letters and Attachments section. To request an
accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment. About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research
universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and
research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant,
diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in
Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations,
government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
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