Research Assistant Professor – Urology & Neuroengineering

About the role

The Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Desai Sethi Urology Institute and the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at the University of Miami seek a Research Assistant Professor (Research Track) to join Prof. Yingchun Zhang’s laboratory. The position supports long‑term NIH‑funded projects aimed at advancing precision rehabilitation through multimodal neuroimaging, neuroengineering and regenerative rehabilitation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and validate novel neuroimaging and neuromodulation technologies for diagnosis and treatment of neurological, neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders.
• Design and conduct experiments using surface and intracranial EEG, ECoG, EMG, tACS, NIRS, MRI, TMS and focused ultrasound.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across BME, urology and clinical research units.
• Prepare grant proposals, manage funded projects, and publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Mentor graduate students and post‑doctoral researchers.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Bioengineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with multimodal neuroimaging or neuroengineering techniques.
• Strong record of scientific productivity and ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Required skills

• Surface EEG
• Intracranial EEG
• ECoG
• EMG
• tACS
• NIRS
• MRI
• TMS
• Transcranial Focused Ultrasound
• Tissue engineering
• Extracorporeal shock wave therapy

What we offer

• Faculty‑level salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities and clinical collaborations.
• Support for grant writing and professional development.