Assistant Research Professor

Company	Nc State UniversitySee more
Address	Raleigh, NC
Form of work	Full Time
Category	Sales/marketing

Job description

Posting Number:

PG193171EP

Internal Recruitment :

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:

Commercial Driver's License required:

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.
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