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Assistant/Associate Professor - Center for Research in Human Movement Variability
Two Tenure Track Positions Available
College of Education
School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
University of Nebraska Omaha
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for two tenure track positions as assistant/associate professor. These positions are available due to the recent National Institutes of Health Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) award. The objective of the COBRE project is to establish a Center for Research in Human Movement Variability. The Center is located at the Biomechanics Research Building (BRB) at UNO. UNO is a Carnegie Doctoral Research university. Enrollment is more than 15,000, including more than 12,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. Anticipated starting date is August 17, 2015. The University of Nebraska at Omaha has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.
Duties: Enhance the current team of scientists working in human movement variability within the Center; conduct biomedical research and participate in scholarly activity with a defined focus on human movement variability as it relates to health related issues such as falls in the elderly, movement disorders, sensorimotor disabilities, etc.; supervise graduate students, technicians, and research associates; obtain external funding; develop effective collaboration with clinical partners; teach courses in area of preparation; compliment the research of existing Center members; provide departmental, university and professional service.
Qualifications: Doctoral degree in biomechanics, motor control, biomedical engineering, or related area. ABD Considered. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Established record of scholarly activity with a strong commitment to biomedical research with respect to human movement variability. Established record of external funding.
Rank and Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. An excellent start-up package is included as part of the COBRE award.
General Information: The Center for Research in Human Movement Variability belongs resides in the School of Health Physical Education and Recreation. Within the School, the Exercise Science/Physical Education Program offers undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science, Teacher Preparation, and Athletic Training. Master’s degrees are offered in Exercise Science, Physical Activity in Health Promotion, Pedagogy and Coaching. A PhD in Exercise Science is available with concentrations in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor Development/Control and Physical Activity.
Setting: The Biomechanics Research Building (BRB) was established for the purpose of developing a new understanding of the dynamical aspects of human movement. The BRB offers an excellent environment for engineers, scientists and clinicians to work together to gain additional insights on healthy and abnormal movement patterns. The BRB is located on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The two-story building boasts 23,000 square feet of laboratory, office and collaboration space. The new building features seven laboratories, patient evaluation room, changing rooms, machine shop, washroom, two conference rooms, data processing room, a library, numerous faculty offices and student workstations. BRB has strong ties with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Omaha Veteran Affairs Medical Center, the Creighton University Medical Center, and the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Engineering. These strong relationships and the close proximity of these facilities provide the laboratory with immediate access to patients with neuromuscular disorders, clinicians in various domains, and engineers. Omaha is a dynamic metropolitan area of 700,000 people and has been rated as one of the best environments for living in the nation. Forbes Magazine recently named Omaha as one of the top 15 cities in the nation after analyzing both economic and quality of life factors. Omaha is also one of the top "eco-cities" in the nation based on air and water quality, open space and population stability according to "E" The Environmental Magazine. The city landscape is a blend of restored office buildings, boutiques, historic preservation sites, shopping malls, parks, and running/bike paths. The Old Market area is a popular destination for residents of Omaha and tourists. This neighborhood features shopping, art galleries, live entertainment and eclectic restaurants that are situated along the river.
Application: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete an application, attach a cover letter, vita, and names of 5 references, including addresses (e-mail addresses, if possible) online athttp://www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/employment.php. Additional information: Contact Dr. Nick Stergiou,nstergiou@unomaha.edu.
Two Tenure Track Positions Available
College of Education
School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
University of Nebraska Omaha
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for two tenure track positions as assistant/associate professor. These positions are available due to the recent National Institutes of Health Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) award. The objective of the COBRE project is to establish a Center for Research in Human Movement Variability. The Center is located at the Biomechanics Research Building (BRB) at UNO. UNO is a Carnegie Doctoral Research university. Enrollment is more than 15,000, including more than 12,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. Anticipated starting date is August 17, 2015. The University of Nebraska at Omaha has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.
Duties: Enhance the current team of scientists working in human movement variability within the Center; conduct biomedical research and participate in scholarly activity with a defined focus on human movement variability as it relates to health related issues such as falls in the elderly, movement disorders, sensorimotor disabilities, etc.; supervise graduate students, technicians, and research associates; obtain external funding; develop effective collaboration with clinical partners; teach courses in area of preparation; compliment the research of existing Center members; provide departmental, university and professional service.
Qualifications: Doctoral degree in biomechanics, motor control, biomedical engineering, or related area. ABD Considered. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Established record of scholarly activity with a strong commitment to biomedical research with respect to human movement variability. Established record of external funding.
Rank and Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. An excellent start-up package is included as part of the COBRE award.
General Information: The Center for Research in Human Movement Variability belongs resides in the School of Health Physical Education and Recreation. Within the School, the Exercise Science/Physical Education Program offers undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science, Teacher Preparation, and Athletic Training. Master’s degrees are offered in Exercise Science, Physical Activity in Health Promotion, Pedagogy and Coaching. A PhD in Exercise Science is available with concentrations in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor Development/Control and Physical Activity.
Setting: The Biomechanics Research Building (BRB) was established for the purpose of developing a new understanding of the dynamical aspects of human movement. The BRB offers an excellent environment for engineers, scientists and clinicians to work together to gain additional insights on healthy and abnormal movement patterns. The BRB is located on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The two-story building boasts 23,000 square feet of laboratory, office and collaboration space. The new building features seven laboratories, patient evaluation room, changing rooms, machine shop, washroom, two conference rooms, data processing room, a library, numerous faculty offices and student workstations. BRB has strong ties with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Omaha Veteran Affairs Medical Center, the Creighton University Medical Center, and the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Engineering. These strong relationships and the close proximity of these facilities provide the laboratory with immediate access to patients with neuromuscular disorders, clinicians in various domains, and engineers. Omaha is a dynamic metropolitan area of 700,000 people and has been rated as one of the best environments for living in the nation. Forbes Magazine recently named Omaha as one of the top 15 cities in the nation after analyzing both economic and quality of life factors. Omaha is also one of the top "eco-cities" in the nation based on air and water quality, open space and population stability according to "E" The Environmental Magazine. The city landscape is a blend of restored office buildings, boutiques, historic preservation sites, shopping malls, parks, and running/bike paths. The Old Market area is a popular destination for residents of Omaha and tourists. This neighborhood features shopping, art galleries, live entertainment and eclectic restaurants that are situated along the river.
Application: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete an application, attach a cover letter, vita, and names of 5 references, including addresses (e-mail addresses, if possible) online athttp://www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/employment.php. Additional information: Contact Dr. Nick Stergiou,nstergiou@unomaha.edu.