Assistant Professor — Neuromuscular Biomechanics

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Neuromuscular Control and Biomechanics. The successful candidate will deepen and expand research in neuromuscular control and biomechanics while teaching courses in biomechanics, neuromuscular control, motor control, and sports medicine.

Collaboration across departments and strong publication records are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have earned doctorate (or terminal degree) in a related field.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity (publications) and potential for extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, establish, and develop a focused independent research agenda with a strong publication record.
• Seek extramural funding to support research efforts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across campus to develop multidisciplinary projects.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students across a diverse population.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to biomechanics, neuromuscular control, motor control, and sports medicine.
• Support doctoral trainees as a core faculty member and/or advisor.

Skills

Mentoring students

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Engineering, Neuroscience, Motor Control, Sports Medicine

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Neuromuscular Control and Biomechanics. The successful candidate will deepen and expand research in neuromuscular control and biomechanics while teaching courses in biomechanics, neuromuscular control, motor control, and sports medicine.

Collaboration across departments and strong publication records are encouraged.