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    There is a job Opening at Rehabilitation R&D Center of
    the VA Palo Alto HCS. The Rehab R&D Center is located
    in Palo Alto, CA in close proximity to Stanford University.
    There are several active research projects which combine
    theoretical and experimental approachs to investigate questions
    relevant to biomechanics and the neural control of movement.
    Current projects investigate locomotion predominantly, with
    an active interest in pedaling and gait.

    A position is available for a Biomedical Engineer to act as a
    Laboratory Technician/Manager and work on Rehabilitation
    R&D projects. Preference will be given to those who can
    start immediately.

    At least a BS degree in biomedical engineering or a related field plus
    one year's experience is required. A Masters degree is preferred.

    Primary responsibilities are to provide day-to-day support for
    laboratory operation and maintenance, preparation for, scheduling of and
    assistance during experimental sessions, and data reduction and analysis.

    Basic engineering skills: Experience designing simple electronic
    circuits, and designing and machining parts for modification of
    laboratory equipment using standard machine shop tools.

    Instrumentation for measuring human anthropometric, kinetic,
    kinematic and EMG data: Experience in the specification,
    configuration, integration, calibration and maintenance of such
    instruments as dynamometers, force plates, optical encoders, 3-D
    motion analysis systems, EMG systems, amplifiers, goniometers,
    and computers. Ideally, at least one year of experience with 3-D
    motion analysis systems.

    Analysis and reduction of experimental data: Experience with
    Macintosh, PC, and UNIX workstation computers, system administration,
    signal-processing programs, database programs, statistical analysis
    programs and plotting programs. Experience developing new data
    processing programs in computer languages such as C and FORTRAN.
    Experience with programming in LABVIEW for data acquisition
    and control of servomotors.

    Preparation of graphical figures and slides: Experience with
    Macintosh presentation graphics software and production of
    effective slides and posters.

    Stroke rehabilitation research: Experience in performing and
    assessing the results of experimental protocols involving subjects
    with chronic hemiplegia subsequent to stroke.

    The successful applicant must be highly creative and ingenious in
    order to bring state-of-the-art engineering, science, and technology
    to the direct benefit of the disabled. He/She is expected to
    exercise originality and apply innovative techniques and strategies
    to develop apparatus and methods for testing important scientific
    hypotheses related to the disabled.

    The succesful applicant must interact professionally with disabled
    individuals, associates, and other individuals or groups. Effective
    and innovative presentation skills in writing and speaking are
    required. He/She must demonstrate self-motivation and enthusiasm.

    For further information contact Steve Kautz, PhD
    at kautz@roses.stanford.edu or (650) 493-5000 x63613.

    Steve Kautz, PhD
    Rehab R&D Center (153)
    VA Palo Alto HCS
    3801 Miranda Ave
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone: (650) 493-5000 x63613
    FAX: (650) 493-4919
    E-mail: kautz@roses.stanford.edu

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