Director, Movement Science & Biorobotics

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount (75%)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in State College invites applications for a tenure-line Associate or Full Professor position 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.

The role offers a strategic leadership path to shape the future of motion science, develop C-MOST, and build a broader Biorobotics Research Cluster across Penn State's colleges

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in biomechanics, kinesiology, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, robotics, neuroscience, medicine, or related discipline.
• Outstanding record of research excellence and scholarly productivity.
• Sustained record of peer‑reviewed extramural funding and leadership in interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance a compelling vision for C-MOST and create new opportunities for collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and external partners.
• Lead the continued development of C-MOST and establish a broader Biorobotics Research Cluster across Penn State.
• Build interdisciplinary research programs at the interface of movement, biology, engineering, and robotics; engage in education and mentorship.

Skills

Research excellence

External funding

Interdisciplinary leadership

Teaching and mentorship

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in State College invites applications for a tenure-line Associate or Full Professor position 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.

The role offers a strategic leadership path to shape the future of motion science, develop C-MOST, and build a broader Biorobotics Research Cluster across Penn State's colleges