Faculty - Human Engineering Research Laboratories

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Pittsburgh's Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) invites applications for a full-time doctoral-level faculty researcher to join the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the rank of Assistant Professor, non-tenure stream. A PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent degree in engineering, sciences or medicine is required.

Responsibilities include securing peer-reviewed funding, designing and conducting research protocols, disseminating findings, mentoring students

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent degree required in Engineering, Sciences or Medicine.
• Minimum five years of relevant teaching/mentoring and research experience in rehabilitation or related field.
• Involvement in rehabilitation science, rehabilitation engineering and/or assistive technology organizations.

Responsabilités

• Secure peer-reviewed funding and collaborate in research and development.
• Create, design, and participate in research protocols, data collection and analysis.
• Dissemination of research through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Advise and mentor students and post-docs working on research projects.
• Serve on HERL and other university committees as approved by the HERL Director.
• Engage in scholarly activity and lead or contribute to an externally funded program.
• Represent HERL through service on university-level committees and in the broader community.

Connaissances

Mentoring

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Leadership

Formation

PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Description du poste

Job Description - Faculty - Human Engineering Research Laboratories (26005723)

Faculty - Human Engineering Research Laboratories

Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005723 )

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is currently accepting applications for full-time doctoral-level faculty researchers to work within the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) at the rank of Assistant Professor, non-tenure stream.A PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent degree in Engineering, Sciences or Medicine is required. Compensation package will be commensurate with experience and accomplishment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Secure peer-reviewed funding and collaborate in the conduct of research and development.
• Create, design, and participate in research protocols, data collection and analysis.
• Dissemination of research and development through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Advise and mentor students and post-docs who are working on research and development projects.
• Serve on HERL and other committees as approved by the HERL Director.
• Engage in scholarly activity and participate as part of an interdisciplinary team to conduct and support an externally funded peer-reviewed research and development program.
• Participate in professional development activities and demonstrate leadership or leadership potential within profession.
• Represent HERL through service on university-level committees and in the broader community.

Qualifications: Candidates should have skills to be an effective faculty member. Should be an effective mentor and leader with strong interpersonal, written, oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all stakeholder groups, including students, research participants, faculty, staff, and administration, as well as professional, governmental, and community partners.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Possess a minimum of five years of relevant teaching/mentoring, participatory research & development, and/or administrative experience in rehabilitation, assistive technology or closely related field research.
• Involvement in rehabilitation science, rehabilitation engineering, and/or assistive technology related organizations.
• Possess organizational and teaching/mentoring skills and the ability to be a highly effective mentor to students, post-docs, and interns, and to work collaboratively in teams including faculty/staff.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Campus : Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances : The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Attachments : Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae