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    Title: BIOMECHANICS RESEARCH ASSISTANT (2 positions
    available)
    Location: Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences
    Centre, Toronto, Canada
    Date: April 9, 2002

    Description:

    We are seeking two enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with a
    strong practical background in Biomechanics or Biomechanical
    Engineering, to work as research assistants in a balance, gait and
    motor control laboratory. The successful candidates will join a
    multi-disciplinary research team headquartered at the Centre for
    Studies in Aging (CSiA), Sunnybrook and Women's College Health
    Sciences Centre. Sunnybrook & Women's is a major teaching
    hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. The research
    team is currently led by six senior scientists: three bioengineers
    (Drs. Brian Maki, Geoff Fernie and Milos Popovic), a neuroscientist
    (Dr. William McIlroy) and two clinicians (Drs. Barbara Liu and Rory
    Fisher). The research program is supported by a major team grant
    from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, as well as
    operating grants and other funds held by the individual scientists.

    The research program is aimed primarily at understanding effects of
    aging on the control of balance and movement, and developing new
    approaches to prevent falls and promote safe mobility in older
    adults. Within these areas, there is a wide range of projects,
    encompassing fundamental studies of biomechanics and motor
    control, applied research and development of assistive
    technologies, and clinical falls prevention programs. A major
    strength of the program is the combination of basic science,
    clinical research and product design and development. The team
    includes a strong emphasis on using artificial intelligence to
    compensate for age-related attentional and cognitive deficits, i.e.
    development of "smart" assistive devices and building
    environments. Research facilities include a unique large-scale
    multi-axis moving platform system for evoking postural reactions,
    and associated instrumentation (motion-analysis systems, force
    plates, EMG, eye tracker, etc). Development facilities include
    design workstations, electronics and machine shops, and
    laboratories for testing of prototypes.

    For more information about our research, please see our web site:
    www.sunnybrook.utoronto.ca:8080/~csia/CSiAInfo


    Responsibilities:

    The Research Assistants will be responsible for recruiting and
    screening volunteers for experiments, running experiments and
    performing the associated data collection (force plate, EMG,
    kinematics), and managing and analyzing the data. Training,
    supervising and assisting other research personnel, graduate
    students and clinical personnel in using the equipment and running
    experiments is also an important component of the job. Additional
    duties include management of laboratory equipment and supplies,
    performing literature searches and maintaining a literature
    database, and conducting tours of the research center and making
    presentations on behalf of the team. There may also be
    opportunities for participating in developing new instrumentation
    and assistive technologies, and writing computer programs for data
    collection/processing and for modeling and simulation purposes.

    There are two positions available. In addition to the above, the more
    senior position involves: coordinating the networking and research
    activities of the research team; organizing and moderating
    consumer and clinician workshops and focus groups; coordinating
    dissemination of research results to the media and to scientific,
    clinical and lay audiences; making presentations on behalf of the
    team; and organizing tours, visits, journal club meetings and
    seminars.


    Qualifications:

    BSc or MSc in biomechanics, bioengineering, kinesiology,
    rehabilitation science or a related field. Applicants must have
    training in biomechanics of human movement, experience in
    performing biomechanical or motor control experiments with human
    subjects, and experience in using force plates, EMG and motion
    analysis systems. Computer programming skills and
    electronic/mechanical design and fabrication skills are not
    essential but would be regarded as an asset. The more senior
    position requires strong interpersonal, communication and
    organizational skills, as well as a higher level of training and
    experience.

    Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre hires
    on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All
    qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian
    citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

    Starting salary will range from $23,000 to $45,500 per year
    (Canadian funds) depending on education and experience. A full
    benefits package is provided. The position is available
    immediately, although the starting date is negotiable to some
    extent. We will accept applications until both positions are filled.


    Application:

    To apply, please email or FAX a covering letter, your resume or
    curriculum vitae, a detailed summary of your experience in
    performing biomechanical measurements (maximum one page),
    and a copy of your university transcripts to: Brian Maki, PhD, PEng
    Professor (University of Toronto), Senior Scientist (Sunnybrook &
    Women's College Health Sciences Centre)

    Centre for Studies in Aging
    2075 Bayview Avenue
    Toronto, Ontario, CANADA M4N 3M5
    E-mail: brian.maki@swchsc.on.ca
    FAX: 416-480-5856

    Please be sure to indicate your citizenship and when you would be
    available to start. Only complete applications will be considered.
    After an initial screening, selected applicants will be asked to
    forward three academic and/or professional letters of reference.

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