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Research Assistant Professor for Bioelectrics (Non-Tenure Track)

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Interested candidates must visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/20218 to apply and include:
  1. A cover letter;
  2. A curriculum vitae;
  3. A statement of research interests;
  4. Unofficial graduate transcripts; and
  5. Contact information for 3 professional references. If your application progresses in the search, the application site will request letters of recommendation from these individuals.
Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2023 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Research Assistant Professor for Bioelectrics (Non-Tenure Track)
Department BIOELECTRICS
Position Number F0725A
Job Description
The Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics (FRRCBE) at Old Dominion University (ODU) invites applicants for a Research Assistant Professor. This is a 10-month non-tenure appointment. The successful candidate will perform cutting-edge experimental biomedical research in a broader area relevant to bioelectrics, report results at scientific forums, publish in peer-reviewed journals, compete for extramural grant funding, and actively collaborate with colleagues at FRRCBE and beyond.

The FRRCBE pioneers basic and applied research in the interaction of electric fields and ionized gases with biological systems. Its mission spans advancing scientific knowledge in biotechnology, medical diagnostics, therapeutics, and environmental applications. The Center emphasizes cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and the recruitment of top-tier faculty and students. Integral to its mission, FRRCBE actively supports various research and educational initiatives at Old Dominion University and drives the commercialization of bioelectrics technologies. For more information about FRRCBE, please visit: https://ww1.odu.edu/bioelectrics
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Candidates must have experience in bioelectrics or related research as well as a proven record of research published in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. in biomedical research or engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral or similar training.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
  • Evidence of extramural grant support as a PI or a co-PI
  • Experience with writing and submitting federal grant applications
  • Experience in teaching and mentoring
Conditions of Employment
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 02/15/2024
Application Review Date 03/01/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested candidates must visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/20218 to apply and include:
  1. A cover letter;
  2. A curriculum vitae;
  3. A statement of research interests;
  4. Unofficial graduate transcripts; and
  5. Contact information for 3 professional references. If your application progresses in the search, the application site will request letters of recommendation from these individuals.
Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2023 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Statement of Research Interests
  4. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
  5. Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents