Posting Information
Posting Information
Department Biomedical Engineering-424601
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 12/03/2024
Application Deadline 01/03/2025
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Research Scientist
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20065788
Vacancy ID NF0008715
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience
Proposed Start Date 02/03/2025
Position Information
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Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The UNC - NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering stresses the application of science and engineering, mathematical analysis, and computer techniques to biomedical problems. The research and entrepreneurship of the faculty, students, and staff aim to accumulate, generate, and disseminate biomedical engineering knowledge to improve health care for the benefit of the people of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The Applied Biomechanics Laboratory (abl.bme.unc.edu) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Research Scientist position to help lead an interdisciplinary and cross-institutional effort to advance the use of High-Speed Biplane Fluoroscopy in studying the musculoskeletal biomechanics of functional human movement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute a strong technical skillset in biplane fluoroscopy to a collaborative team spanning Biomedical Engineering, Exercise Science, and Orthopedics. There will also be opportunities for the successful candidate to generate novel lines of research in support of their own training and professional development. . The position is funded for an initial period of 2 years with anticipated extension contingent on continued training and professional development of the research scientist, including involvement of the successful candidate on collaborative proposals and fellowship applications associated with biplane fluoroscopy research projects.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Strong technical and hands-on experience incorporating biplane fluoroscopy/video radiography in human subjects research.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Completion of an M.S. degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or completion of a Ph.D. in an area related to engineering, biomedical imaging, orthopedics, or biomechanics.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/292510
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Samantha Caudill - HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email scaudil@email.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
