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Assistant Research Professor

Job Description

Posting Number

PG193171EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant Research Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range

$63000-$65000

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM or as needed

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Biomedical Program - ENG

About the Department

The Closed-Loop Engineering for Advanced Rehabilitation (CLEAR) initiative, located within the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC – Chapel Hill, embodies a visionary approach. CLEAR is dedicated to three interconnected pillars: 1) Mechanics, 2) Control and Learning, and 3) Perception and Cognition. The seamless integration of these focal areas will allow for unprecedented advances in human-machine symbiosis to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Essential Job Duties

The Assistant Research Professor is actively engaged in advancing research within CLEAR (Closed-loop Engineering for Advanced Rehabilitation).

Responsibilities:
  • Developing and conducting research projects within the focus of CLEAR (Closed-loop Engineering for Advanced Rehabilitation)core.
    • The current needed research direction focuses on studying cognitive and psychological impact of wearable robotics on human users, motor control and learning in the context of wearer-robot systems, and human-robot symbiosis.
  • Developing research proposals independently or collaboratively
  • Development of experimental plans and conduct human-subject related research
  • Supervising of undergraduate and graduate research students
  • Secure external funding to support his/her research projects.
  • Publish key findings in leading journals and assist in obtaining extramural funding
  • Participate in collaborative proposal development within CLEAR
  • Participating in the outreach activity

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field, such as kinesiology.
  • At least 3 years of post-doctorate research experience

Other Required Qualifications

  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • High level of knowledge in human perception, sensory-motor integration, robotic prosthetics, haptics, human-robot interactions, human cognitive load measurements, and clinical biomechanics (focusing on populations with limb loss and individuals post stroke).
  • Have publications on peer-reviewed journals and conferences
  • Experiences in proposal writing and have shown success in securing research funding
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

02/27/2024

Anticipated Close Date

Open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a resume/CV and contact information for three professional references.

Position Number

00110610

Position Type

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

147501 - Biomedical Program - ENG

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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