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11-07-2010, 03:36 PM
Post Doctoral Position in Animal Musculotendon Biomechanics.
A research consortium of the University of Western Australia and Griffith
University is seeking an ambitious post-doctoral fellow to study normal and
bioengineered tendon mechanics. The research, funded through the Australian
Research Council (ARC), involves the use of computational and biological
methods to develop tissue engineering repair of Achilles tendinopathy.
Projects will primarily span the development of musculoskeletal models to
study muscle-tendon loading in animal systems, direct in vivo measurement of
tendon loading during animal locomotion and tendon material property
testing. Interaction with collaborating scientists on the parallel design
of tendon bioreactor and tendon computational models is also expected.
Interested applicants should have recently obtained a doctoral degree in
biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, animal and/or human
biomechanics / kinesiology or related field. The ideal candidate will have
experience with measurement of animal musculotendon properties and
musculoskeletal modelling, and experience in motion analysis would also be
valuable.
The UWA and Griffith University consortium is a leading international
biomechanics group and offers a stimulating research environment with
extensive collaborations. Applicants will have an opportunity to work
within a multi-disciplinary research team of scientists, engineers, and
clinicians including those within the Schools of Sports Science, Mechanical
and Computer Engineering and Surgery at UWA, and the Griffith Health
Institute at Griffith University. Furthermore, opportunities for
collaboration with academic and industry partners exist with the Auckland
Bioengineering Institute at the University of Auckland, and Orthocell in
Perth, WA.
The post-doctoral position is funded for a period of three years. A
curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees should
be sent to:
Prof David Lloyd (david.lloyd@uwa.edu.au)(Griffith Health Institute,
Griffith University and University of Western Australia) and/or Assist Prof
Jonas Rubenson (jonas.rubenson@uwa.edu.au)(University of Western Australia).
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Professor David Lloyd (PhD)
Director, Musculoskeletal Research Program
Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University
Adjunct Professor, School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health
University of Western Australia
Mob: +61 428 911 227
Ph: +61 8 6488 3919
Fax: +61 8 6488 1039
Email: david.lloyd@uwa.edu.au
A research consortium of the University of Western Australia and Griffith
University is seeking an ambitious post-doctoral fellow to study normal and
bioengineered tendon mechanics. The research, funded through the Australian
Research Council (ARC), involves the use of computational and biological
methods to develop tissue engineering repair of Achilles tendinopathy.
Projects will primarily span the development of musculoskeletal models to
study muscle-tendon loading in animal systems, direct in vivo measurement of
tendon loading during animal locomotion and tendon material property
testing. Interaction with collaborating scientists on the parallel design
of tendon bioreactor and tendon computational models is also expected.
Interested applicants should have recently obtained a doctoral degree in
biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, animal and/or human
biomechanics / kinesiology or related field. The ideal candidate will have
experience with measurement of animal musculotendon properties and
musculoskeletal modelling, and experience in motion analysis would also be
valuable.
The UWA and Griffith University consortium is a leading international
biomechanics group and offers a stimulating research environment with
extensive collaborations. Applicants will have an opportunity to work
within a multi-disciplinary research team of scientists, engineers, and
clinicians including those within the Schools of Sports Science, Mechanical
and Computer Engineering and Surgery at UWA, and the Griffith Health
Institute at Griffith University. Furthermore, opportunities for
collaboration with academic and industry partners exist with the Auckland
Bioengineering Institute at the University of Auckland, and Orthocell in
Perth, WA.
The post-doctoral position is funded for a period of three years. A
curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees should
be sent to:
Prof David Lloyd (david.lloyd@uwa.edu.au)(Griffith Health Institute,
Griffith University and University of Western Australia) and/or Assist Prof
Jonas Rubenson (jonas.rubenson@uwa.edu.au)(University of Western Australia).
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Professor David Lloyd (PhD)
Director, Musculoskeletal Research Program
Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University
Adjunct Professor, School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health
University of Western Australia
Mob: +61 428 911 227
Ph: +61 8 6488 3919
Fax: +61 8 6488 1039
Email: david.lloyd@uwa.edu.au