Biomotion & Biorobotics Leader — Associate/Full Professor

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Biomechanics and Biorobotics. The successful candidate will also serve as Director of the Center for Movement Science and Technology (C‑MOST) within the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.

This leadership role offers the chance to shape a cross-disciplinary movement science and robotics agenda, fostering partnerships across engineering, life sciences, and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Record of scholarly achievement and external funding.
• Demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of C-MOST and establish a broader interdisciplinary Biorobotics Research Cluster.
• Serve as Director of the Center for Movement Science and Technology (C-MOST) within the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.
• Build collaborative programs across Penn State campuses and external partners.

Skills

Biomechanics

Biorobotics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership in research

Education

Doctorate in biomechanics, kinesiology, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, robotics, neuroscience, medicine or closely related discipline

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Biomechanics and Biorobotics. The successful candidate will also serve as Director of the Center for Movement Science and Technology (C‑MOST) within the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.

This leadership role offers the chance to shape a cross-disciplinary movement science and robotics agenda, fostering partnerships across engineering, life sciences, and