Injury Biomechanics Sled Lab Director

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Job Description The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) invites applications for the position of Injury Biomechanics Sled Lab Director, as a research scientist series or a research professor appointment (Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Professor, commensurate with experience) within one of the nation’s leading transportation research organizations. (Rank will be determined at time of offer based on the successful candidate's education and experience.) This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact experimental facility dedicated to advancing crashworthiness, improving occupant protection, and directly contributing to life-saving transportation safety research. Recently fully aligned within VTTI, the Injury Biomechanics Sled Lab enters an important new phase of growth and integration within a world-class, interdisciplinary research environment. VTTI is internationally recognized for its scale, applied research excellence, and real-world impact, with strong partnerships across industry and government. This alignment enhances the lab’s strategic role within VTTI’s vehicle safety research portfolio and provides expanded opportunities for collaboration and innovation....