Dr. Gerald Timm Endowed Associate/Professor, Department of Urology

Position Overview

The Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota Medical School is a dynamic and growing department dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of urological diseases and disorders.

The department comprises a diverse group of faculty members engaged in cutting-edge research, innovative clinical care, and comprehensive education and training programs.

Options for Tenure, Tenure-Track, and Non-Tenure are available based on the candidate’s credentials and preferences. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain independent, vigorous, externally funded research programs in engineering related to urology, with a focus on neuro or functional urology.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty in research design, analysis, reporting, publishing, and grant award processes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior faculty, fellows, residents, and graduate students.
• Contribute to the department's educational mission through teaching and curriculum development.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service activities.
• Engage in translational research, moving discoveries from bench to bedside.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the University and with industry partners.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field through publications, presentations, and other scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated scholarly expertise in engineering applications to urology.
• Outstanding record of research and scholarship in the field of urological engineering, as evidenced by publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining and maintaining extramural funding, preferably from federal sources such as NIH or NSF.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive research and educational environment.
• Experience in mentoring graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
• Track record of successful collaboration with clinical researchers and industry partners.

Research Environment

The University of Minnesota offers an exceptional research environment for interdisciplinary collaboration :

University of Minnesota Medical School

Ranked among the top public research institutions in the United States, the UMN Medical School is committed to innovation, collaboration, and improving health through cutting-edge research.

Our faculty receives more than $200 million in research grants annually, and we're home to numerous centers of excellence and innovative research programs.

Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM)

The IEM brings together faculty from the Medical School and College of Science & Engineering to foster interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. Key focus areas include :

• Medical and biological imaging
• Cardiovascular engineering
• Neuroengineering
• Cellular and molecular bioengineering

College of Science & Engineering

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Ranked among the top biomedical engineering programs nationally, the department focuses on interdisciplinary research in areas such as :

• Neural engineering
• Cardiovascular engineering
• Cellular and molecular bioengineering
• Medical devices and instrumentation

Department of Mechanical Engineering

With strengths in areas crucial to urological engineering, including :

• Robotics and controls
• Biomechanics
• Microfluidics and nanoengineering

Earl E. Bakken Medical Device Center

A state-of-the-art facility that fosters innovation in medical device design and development. It offers :

• Prototyping facilities
• Educational programs in medical device innovation
• Collaborative spaces for industry partnerships

Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR)

A world-class facility for advanced imaging research, featuring :

• Ultra-high field MRI scanners (up to 10.5 Tesla)
• Cutting-edge spectroscopy and imaging techniques
• Collaborative opportunities for developing new imaging methodologies

How To Apply

The University of Minnesota Medical School has retained the services of Academic Med to assist with this strategically important search.

The search for this esteemed position is being conducted by Academic Med Principals Gentry Zacheis & Jim Hagood. Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae to solsen@academic-med.

com. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with confidentiality.

EEO / AA Statement

The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 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.

The University is committed to building a diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.