Research Assistant Professor

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

18h

About The Position

The MOTION Science Institute in the Department of Exercise & Sport Science is seeking applications for a Research Assistant Professor to expand our research expertise in neuromechanical factors contributing to knee osteoarthritis development. This is a fixed-term/non-tenure track position for 1 year with the potential for renewal contingent on the availability of funding. The primary roles for the position are 1) coordinating a federally-funded clinical trial evaluating the effects of novel rehabilitation interventions on return-to-physical-activity following ACL injury, 2) developing and executing investigations related to knee osteoarthritis development and progression, 3) contributing to development of new funding proposals to support research on knee osteoarthritis development and progression, 4) scientific writing, and 5) mentoring of research trainees. This individual will also teach one undergraduate course in biomechanics.

Requirements

• Record of scholarly productivity in biomechanics and/or neuromuscular control related to musculoskeletal injury and disease
• Experience with data management and research administration (e.g. IRB applications and report writing)
• Skills in motion capture and data analysis
• Experience as a mentor in the research setting

Nice To Haves

• Record of scholarly publications addressing neuromechanical contributors to knee osteoarthritis development and progression
• Research mentorship experience
• Strong potential for securing extramural funding

Responsibilities

• Coordinating a federally-funded clinical trial evaluating the effects of novel rehabilitation interventions on return-to-physical-activity following ACL injury
• Developing and executing investigations related to knee osteoarthritis development and progression
• Contributing to development of new funding proposals to support research on knee osteoarthritis development and progression
• Scientific writing
• Mentoring of research trainees
• Teach one undergraduate course in biomechanics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed