Faculty - Human Engineering Research Laboratories

University of Pittsburgh; Sharpsburg (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, within the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor, non-tenure stream, with a doctoral degree. Compensation will align with experience.

Responsibilities include securing funding, leading R&D projects, mentoring students and post-docs, publishing results, and serving on HERL and university committees.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Rehabilitation Science, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum five years of teaching/mentoring, participatory research & development, and/or administrative experience in rehab or assistive tech.
• Involvement with rehab science/engineering/assistive tech orgs.
• Strong mentoring, teaching and collaborative teamwork skills across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Secure peer-reviewed funding and collaborate on R&D.
• Design and participate in research protocols, data collection and analysis.
• Disseminate findings via peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Advise and mentor students and post-docs on R&D projects.
• Serve on HERL and other committees as approved by the Director.
• Engage in scholarly activity within an interdisciplinary team on externally funded research.

Skills

Grant writing

Mentoring

Leadership

Interpersonal comms

Academic publishing

Education

PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Engineering, CS or related

Job description

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.