Open Faculty position - Rehabilitation Engineering, Prosthetics/Orthotics - Northwestern University

[Matthew J. Major]

The Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center (NUPOC) in Chicago is seeking applications for a full-time, non-tenure-eligible Team Scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor for research and education opportunities. NUPOC operates a Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics clinical education program and houses the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Motion Analysis Research Laboratory, a state-of-the-art laboratory for biomechanical measurement of human movement.

The selected candidate will complement and expand a thriving and long-standing research program involving multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, clinicians, and other rehabilitation scientists. Some of the duties of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Develop a research program portfolio independently and in collaboration with others, within and outside of PM&R and within and outside of Northwestern University, by conducting research related to prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation, applied biomechanics, and/or biomedical engineering.
• Write and generate research grant proposals and secure extramural research funding, related to prosthetics and orthotics.
• Provide teaching and mentorship for MPO, medical, undergraduate, and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty members.
• Write and submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present at national or international conferences related to research.
• Participate in Department activities, as requested by the Department Chair.

Ideal candidates will have obtained a Doctorate degree from accredited university. A Doctorate in an Engineering specialty, Prosthetics-Orthotics, Biomechanics, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, or related discipline is strongly preferred. At least 2 years of Postdoctoral research experience is required.

This full-time position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. For further information about this opportunity or if you have any questions, please contact Prof. Matty Major at matthew-major@northwestern.edu

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.