Assistant Research Professor

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


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
Other Responsibilities

Qualifications


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

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


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 Details


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.
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