Research Associate in Bioelectronics

Posting Details

Job Title Research Associate in Bioelectronics (Non-Tenured, F1009A)

Department BIOELECTRONICS

Position Number F1009A

Job Description

The Center for Bioelectronics at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for one full-time Research Associate with expertise in biosensor & bioelectronics development. The candidate will make key contributions to the area of metabolites, molecular biology, cardiovascular diseases, point-of-care diagnostics, and mentoring students. The individual will be responsible for conducting sponsored research and contributing to the development and execution of externally funded proposals and projects.

The appointment will be at the Research Associate level with an anticipated start date of, May 2026.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

The candidate must have a Ph.D. by the hire date in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials/Polymer Science, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Requirements are the potential for success in teaching, research, and obtaining external research grants.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional consideration will be given to candidates demonstrating a potential for collaboration with the current Bioelectronics faculty or for interdisciplinary collaboration with other researchers at ODU .

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 12/19/2025

Application Review Date 02/13/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at A complete application will include:

• A cover letter expressing the candidate’s interest in the position and how their qualifications meet the posted requirements.

• A curriculum vitae.

• A diversity/inclusion statement.

• A statement of teaching philosophy.

• Unofficial graduate transcripts.

• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed starting on February 13, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Telework Friendly No

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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

About the Department

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Diversity/Inclusion Statement

• Teaching Philosophy

• Statement of Research Interests

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

Optional Documents