Whole-Body Biomechanics Scholar (Tenure-Track)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Department of Biomedical Engineering invites applications for a regular, full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in whole-body biomechanics. The appointment is on the Blacksburg campus, onsite, nine-month academic-year, with tenure-track options for Assistant and potential tenure for Associate.

Start date expected August 10, 2027. The successful candidate will develop a broad biomechanics program, using experimental, computational, clinical,

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field and demonstrated potential for an externally funded program.
• Evidence of teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong record of scholarly productivity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a biomechanics research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biomedical Engineering.
• Mentor and supervise students and trainees.

Skills

Biomechanics research

Grant writing

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Tools

Motion capture

EMG

Force plates

Job description

Virginia Tech's Department of Biomedical Engineering invites applications for a regular, full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in whole-body biomechanics. The appointment is on the Blacksburg campus, onsite, nine-month academic-year, with tenure-track options for Assistant and potential tenure for Associate.

Start date expected August 10, 2027. The successful candidate will develop a broad biomechanics program, using experimental, computational, clinical,