Tenure-Track Biomechanics Professor (Gait & Prosthetics)

100 The University of Akron; Akron (OH); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Akron's Biomedical Engineering Department invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with an anticipated start date in August 2027. Preference for macroscale biomechanics, gait analysis, and prosthetic devices; computational biomechanics also considered for exceptional candidates.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research, develop an independent, extramurally funded program, mentor

Formación

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or closely related discipline with BME emphasis.
• Post-doctoral training for Assistant Professor level preferable but not required.
• Associate Professor level requires active, nationally or internationally recognized research program.

Responsabilidades

• Teach and conduct research in biomechanics and related areas.
• Develop independent, externally funded research program.
• Engage in departmental activities and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Conocimientos

Macroscale biomechanics

Gait analysis

Prosthetic devices

Computational biomechanics

Teaching & mentorship

Educación

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

The University of Akron's Biomedical Engineering Department invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with an anticipated start date in August 2027. Preference for macroscale biomechanics, gait analysis, and prosthetic devices; computational biomechanics also considered for exceptional candidates.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research, develop an independent, extramurally funded program, mentor