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POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Assistant-Associate Professor
DEPARTMENT: Sports Medicine
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Director of Research
COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Orthopaedics, Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Heart Institute, Center for Better Health and Nutrition
Description
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of only eight pediatric hospitals in the United States to be included on the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report's 2010 Best Children's Hospitals issue. Among pediatric institutions, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is the second-highest ranking recipient of research grants from the National Institutes of Health. This gives us the unique opportunity to influence future generations and the manner in which children are cared for.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To expand and extend the research capabilities of the Sports Medicine Division through the development of an independently-funded line of investigation in the area of injury prevention and physical activity promotion in youth. This position is responsible for the supervision and operation of the Human Performance Laboratory.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative to the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate degree within biomechanics, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, physical therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, or a related field with hands on experience in a research laboratory. The successful candidate will have a track record of successfully competing for sports medicine grant funding and managing grant-funded projects. The following are considered strong assets for the applicant: working knowledge and desire to reliably collect, process and analyze biomechanical and neuromuscular data; ability to quality control and calibrate motion analysis systems; experience with data reduction and processing with Matlab and Visual3D software packages; and ability to direct laboratory personnel in technical procedures. Solid knowledge of and experience in composing MatLab code is strongly preferred. Other desired abilities are to design and perform experiments and record data according to research protocol, independently reproduce, evaluate, research and improve techniques currently in use and adapt new methods to existing procedures.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to write manuscripts and abstracts using original or innovative techniques and style. Mathematical Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
The following are considered strong assets for the applicant: Working knowledge and desire to reliably collect, process and analyze biomechanical and neuromuscular data; ability to quality control and calibrate motion analysis systems; experience with data reduction and processing with Matlab and Visual3D software packages; and ability to direct laboratory personnel in technical procedures. Solid knowledge of and experience in composing MatLab code is strongly preferred. Other desired abilities are to design and perform experiments and record data according to research protocol, independently reproduce, evaluate, research and improve techniques currently in use and adapt new methods to existing procedures.
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Terminal degree in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, physical therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, or related field. Seven to ten years of experience or equivalent preferred. Recent post-doctoral trained candidates will be considered. Current professional memberships.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Human Performance Laboratory is equipped with a 10 camera Motion Analysis Corp. Raptor-E Digital Real Time Indoor/Outdoor Camera system, multiple AMTI force platforms, Noraxon telemetry EMG, novel pedar and emed pressure distribution, multiple Biodex isokinetic dynamometers, Dartfish motion capture and a high speed treadmill. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. In consideration of our children the Medical Center is committed to a smoke-free workplace. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center conducts pre-employment drug screening as part of a comprehensive program to maintain a drug free workplace.
Please apply online at www.cincinnatichildrens.org and send a detailed CV to: greg.myer@cchmc.org
POSITION TITLE: Assistant-Associate Professor
DEPARTMENT: Sports Medicine
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Director of Research
COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Orthopaedics, Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Heart Institute, Center for Better Health and Nutrition
Description
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of only eight pediatric hospitals in the United States to be included on the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report's 2010 Best Children's Hospitals issue. Among pediatric institutions, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is the second-highest ranking recipient of research grants from the National Institutes of Health. This gives us the unique opportunity to influence future generations and the manner in which children are cared for.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To expand and extend the research capabilities of the Sports Medicine Division through the development of an independently-funded line of investigation in the area of injury prevention and physical activity promotion in youth. This position is responsible for the supervision and operation of the Human Performance Laboratory.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative to the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate degree within biomechanics, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, physical therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, or a related field with hands on experience in a research laboratory. The successful candidate will have a track record of successfully competing for sports medicine grant funding and managing grant-funded projects. The following are considered strong assets for the applicant: working knowledge and desire to reliably collect, process and analyze biomechanical and neuromuscular data; ability to quality control and calibrate motion analysis systems; experience with data reduction and processing with Matlab and Visual3D software packages; and ability to direct laboratory personnel in technical procedures. Solid knowledge of and experience in composing MatLab code is strongly preferred. Other desired abilities are to design and perform experiments and record data according to research protocol, independently reproduce, evaluate, research and improve techniques currently in use and adapt new methods to existing procedures.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to write manuscripts and abstracts using original or innovative techniques and style. Mathematical Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
The following are considered strong assets for the applicant: Working knowledge and desire to reliably collect, process and analyze biomechanical and neuromuscular data; ability to quality control and calibrate motion analysis systems; experience with data reduction and processing with Matlab and Visual3D software packages; and ability to direct laboratory personnel in technical procedures. Solid knowledge of and experience in composing MatLab code is strongly preferred. Other desired abilities are to design and perform experiments and record data according to research protocol, independently reproduce, evaluate, research and improve techniques currently in use and adapt new methods to existing procedures.
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Terminal degree in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, physical therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, or related field. Seven to ten years of experience or equivalent preferred. Recent post-doctoral trained candidates will be considered. Current professional memberships.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct research both independently and collaboratively that is often dependent upon or associated with other ongoing research projects, or is service related.
- Ensure that all research functions operate at the highest level of quality, while maintaining fiscal soundness.
- Responsible for initiating, soliciting, and coordinating new well-designed research projects that have potential for external funding.
- Collaborate and write major grant proposals that will result in substantial extramural support.
- Seek and receive sustained and substantial support from local, regional and/or national sources such as the NIH and NSF either as principal investigator or as a co-investigator.
- Present experimental results at scientific meetings.
- Publish results of research via independent and collaborative writings.
- Participate in collaborative research projects through interactions with researchers as well as individuals from other divisions/departments.
- Participate in mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, residents, and students to be involved in functions related to the research mission.
- Propose, research, and manage the development, implementation and assessment of long and short-term goals and objectives.
- Ensure timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information while providing the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information.
- Implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services: provide current written policies addressing instrument calibration, quality control and remedial action, equipment performance evaluation and test performance.
The Human Performance Laboratory is equipped with a 10 camera Motion Analysis Corp. Raptor-E Digital Real Time Indoor/Outdoor Camera system, multiple AMTI force platforms, Noraxon telemetry EMG, novel pedar and emed pressure distribution, multiple Biodex isokinetic dynamometers, Dartfish motion capture and a high speed treadmill. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. In consideration of our children the Medical Center is committed to a smoke-free workplace. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center conducts pre-employment drug screening as part of a comprehensive program to maintain a drug free workplace.
Please apply online at www.cincinnatichildrens.org and send a detailed CV to: greg.myer@cchmc.org