PhD or Post-Doctoral Position Available (#AUG05-1)
Locomotion Lab, Jena (www.lauflabor.de)
The Locomotion Laboratory at the Institute of Sport Science at Jena
University
(Germany) invites applications for an DFG funded research position to
conduct
locomotion research. The successful applicant will be expected to expand
the
biomechanical and neuromuscular modeling capability of the laboratory.
This is
a 24-month renewable, non-teaching position.
Opportunities exist to interact in collaborative research with zoology,
biomechatronics, and motion science groups. Principle responsibilities
include:
subject recruitment and testing with force platform, motion analysis,
EMG, and instrumented treadmill, supervising graduate students working
on this grant, data analysis, presenting results at conferences, and
writing manuscripts and grant proposals.
Qualifications include:
1) B.S., M.S. or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Motor
Control,
Exercise Science, Biology, or related field.
2) experience in biomechanical modeling;
3) experience with a motion analysis system preferred but not
necessary.
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Application procedure: Please submit a letter of application,
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, CV, and the contact information
for three references to Andre Seyfarth, Ph.D. Institute of Sport Science,
Jena University, D-07743 Jena, Germany.
Applicant screening and interviews will begin immediately and continue
until the
position is filled. Starting date for the position is October 1, 2005.
The University of Jena is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
University that
accommodates individuals with disabilities. Proper documentation of
identity and
employability are required at the time of employment.
Locomotion Lab, Jena (www.lauflabor.de)
The Locomotion Laboratory at the Institute of Sport Science at Jena
University
(Germany) invites applications for an DFG funded research position to
conduct
locomotion research. The successful applicant will be expected to expand
the
biomechanical and neuromuscular modeling capability of the laboratory.
This is
a 24-month renewable, non-teaching position.
Opportunities exist to interact in collaborative research with zoology,
biomechatronics, and motion science groups. Principle responsibilities
include:
subject recruitment and testing with force platform, motion analysis,
EMG, and instrumented treadmill, supervising graduate students working
on this grant, data analysis, presenting results at conferences, and
writing manuscripts and grant proposals.
Qualifications include:
1) B.S., M.S. or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Motor
Control,
Exercise Science, Biology, or related field.
2) experience in biomechanical modeling;
3) experience with a motion analysis system preferred but not
necessary.
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Application procedure: Please submit a letter of application,
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, CV, and the contact information
for three references to Andre Seyfarth, Ph.D. Institute of Sport Science,
Jena University, D-07743 Jena, Germany.
Applicant screening and interviews will begin immediately and continue
until the
position is filled. Starting date for the position is October 1, 2005.
The University of Jena is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
University that
accommodates individuals with disabilities. Proper documentation of
identity and
employability are required at the time of employment.