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| <html><head><title>TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS</title><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"></head><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><table width="593" border="0"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"> <td width="110"> <div align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><img src="MSRCani.gif" width="35" height="93"></font></div> </td> <td width="294"> <div align="center"><b><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3" color="#0000CC">UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH <br> TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS</font></b></div> </td> <td width="175"> <div align="center"><img src="anim2.gif" width="76" height="76"></div> </td> </tr> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td colspan="3"> <p align="center"> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The Musculoskeletal Research Center (MSRC) of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is currently seeking candidates for two tenure track, full-time faculty positions in Cartilage Biomechanics and Upper Extremity/Hand Biomechanics at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Successful candidates will be expected to merit secondary appointments in the School of Engineering. The MSRC was established in 1990 for the purpose of developing integrated programs in Orthopaedic education and research where engineers, scientists, and physicians along with staff guide and teach quality students, research fellows and residents. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">1) Candidates for the Cartilage Biomechanics position must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biomedical, mechanical, or other related engineering discipline is preferred. Engineering research background in the following areas of specialization: mechanism of cartilage fluid/solid interface, biomechanical testing of cartilage and meniscus using confined an unconfined compression, and computational techniques for appropriate analyses. Cellular and functional tissue engineering will be helpful. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">2) Candidates for the Upper Extremity/Hand Biomechanics position must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biomedical, mechanical or other related engineering discipline is preferred. Engineering research background in one or more of the following areas of specialization: computer visualization and computational modeling, analyses of joint kinematics, characterization of ligaments and tendons, and biomechanical testing.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> Successful applicants at the Assistant Professor level will be expected to pursue independent research as well as collaborate with current clinical faculty. Guidance and help will be provided to successfully seek extramural funding. More senior candidates are expected to have demonstrated a record of original research and funding.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> It is also expected that successful candidates will teach regularly scheduled courses and supervise undergraduate and graduate students. </font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Qualified applicants should forward a comprehensive curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to: </font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><font color="#FF0000">Savio L-Y. Woo, Ph.D., D.Sc. <br> Ferguson Professor and Director<br> Musculoskeletal Research Center<br> Department of Orthopaedic Surgery <br> University of Pittsburgh Medical Center <br> 3471 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1000<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15213<br> Fax: 412-687-5255<br> Email: decenzod@msx.upmc.edu<br> Website: http://msrc.ortho.pitt.edu</font></b></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <font size="1">*The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. <br> Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. </font></font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> </td> </tr></table></body></html> |