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Posted: 23-May-23
Location: Stony Brook, New York
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 122910
The Departments of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation and Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University seek an Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, with expertise in clinical and preclinical kinematics, kinetics, and biomechanics to advance the research goals of both departments. The incumbent will be expected to collaborate with current faculty, as well as mentor fellows, residents, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Furthermore, the incumbent will be expected to develop an independent extramurally funded research portfolio.
Job Duties:
- Conduct research in engineering-medicine research pertaining to orthopaedic surgery, computer-assisted surgery, and Raman spectroscopy in cancer diagnosis.
- Conduct research in processing computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images of patients to construct 3D anatomic models of the hip and knee and examine the optimal surgical implantation of joint replacements.
- Perform system integration of engineering-medicine systems using hardware (such as cameras and projectors) and software programming (such as MATLAB, C++, and/or Python).
- Design, assess and optimize upper and lower limb prostheses, jigs for surgery, and resection.
- Manage multiple projects with a high degree of independence.
- Mentor teams of researchers/students and collaborate with clinicians.
- Disseminate research results through publications in journals and presentations in conferences.
- Secure external (federal, state, industry, foundation) funding to support collaborative and independent research activities.
- Other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in engineering and/or medicine research.
- Minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral training.
- Experience in performing human hip and knee kinematics, kinetics, and biomechanics.
- Programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, ABAQUS, and Python).
- A strong publication track record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and track record of effective team collaboration.
- Teaching experience in graduate and undergraduate courses.
- Experience in analysis and research in human motion, sports and ergonomics.
- Experience in programming a six-degree of freedom robotic manipulator and a six-degree-of-freedom load cell to test cadaveric specimens.
- Experience in motion capture (Vicon system), muscle activity measurements (Delsys system), force platforms (Kistler), wearable technology, and data analysis.
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For questions regarding this position, please contact William Powell at 631-444-1478.
Special Notes
Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Campus Description
Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
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