Open-Rank Faculty Position in Sensorimotor Control and Rehabilitation Neuroscience

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology, in partnership with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Penn State’s College of Medicine, invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position in Sensorimotor Control and Rehabilitation Neuroscience at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026. This hire is intended to build on Penn State’s long-standing and internationally recognized strengths in sensorimotor control research while expanding our translational impact in neurorehabilitation. We are looking for a scholar with a strong record of research in sensorimotor control and motor learning, particularly someone whose work bridges fundamental mechanisms of sensorimotor control with clinical applications in neurorehabilitation. The ideal candidate will not only deepen our understanding of the neural basis of movement but also develop new approaches, interventions, or technologies to improve recovery after neurological injury or disease. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: neural mechanisms of motor coordination and adaptation, translational studies in stroke or movement disorders, sensorimotor learning and plasticity, rehabilitation strategies grounded in neurobehavioral research, and/or applying innovations such as computational modeling, non-invasive brain stimulation, brain–machine interfaces, robotics, or neuroprosthetics.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in neuroscience, kinesiology, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.
• For Assistant Professor candidates: readiness for independent academic work in producing publications, supervising students, instructing courses, and pursuing funding.
• For Associate and Full Professor candidates: sustained track record of obtaining research funding and expertise in enhancing scholarly excellence.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, peer-reviewed publications.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Instruct undergraduate and graduate courses in sensorimotor control, neuroscience, and rehabilitation sciences.
• Pursue research funding opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree