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Assistant Research Professor

Job Description

Posting Number

PG193820EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant Research Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range

$65,000-$70,000

Work Schedule

8-5 Mon-Fri or as needed

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Biomedical Engineering

About the Department

Closed-Loop Engineering for Advanced Rehabilitation (CLEAR) -housed in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC – Chapel Hill, the core’s vision is CLEAR. CLEAR focuses on three overlapping foci: 1) Mechanics, 2) Control and Learning, and 3) Perception and Cognition. The interaction of these foci will allow for unprecedented advances in human-machine symbiosis to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Essential Job Duties

We are seeking an Assistant Research Professor to contribute to CLEAR’s vision and lead impactful research projects. In this role, you will collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers, secure external funding, develop innovative tools and techniques, and publish cutting-edge findings that advance the field of rehabilitation engineering. If you are passionate about improving lives through research and technology, we encourage you to apply.

  • Develop and conduct research studies within the focus of CLEAR (Closed-loop Engineering for Advanced Rehabilitation) research core and the Hand Rehabilitation Lab
  • Develop research proposals independently or collaboratively
  • Create hardware and software to support research efforts
  • Develop experimental plans for conducting human-subject related research
  • Interface with area clinicians to foster collaborations
  • Secure external funding to support own research
  • Contribute to research proposals supporting work in the Hand Rehabilitation Lab
  • Publish key findings in leading journals and present results at scientific conferences
  • Assist with activities associated with CLEAR, such as planning meetings and arranging for speakers
  • Participate in outreach activity for the campus and community
  • Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in research

Minimum Education and Experience

The applicant must have a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field. In addition, we require the applicant to have at least 3 years of research experiences after the doctoral degree.

Other Required Qualifications

  • Experience recording and processing signals with high-density electromyography (HD-EMG) and electroencephalography (EEG), including use of BCI2000
  • Knowledge in motor unit decomposition
  • Substantial publication record
  • Prior history of writing and submitting grant proposals
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

11/25/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.

Position Number

00111181

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.

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