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  • Research Assistants in Biomechanics - UTSA

    Graduate Study in Biomechanics at UT San Antonio:



    The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at
    San Antonio (UTSA) is actively seeking highly motivated Ph.D. graduate
    students interested in studying the biomechanics and motor control of
    human movement. Funding is available for qualified individuals. The
    Department is accepting our first Masters Program students for Fall 07,
    with an application deadline of 1 July for domestic applicants and 1
    April for international applicants. Limited funding is available for
    these applicants.



    THE PROGRAM:

    A PhD Program in Biomedical Engineering is a collaboration between the
    UTSA and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
    The Program has three core focus areas, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, and
    Bioelectronics and Imaging. Students take introductory courses in all
    of these at these two universities, and then specialize in one. The
    Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas of San
    Antonio offers advanced training in the biomechanics of human motion
    leading to the Ph.D. degrees. In addition to the courses offered by the
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, students may take classes in other
    areas, such as Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or
    Psychology. Additional advanced courses, including research seminars,
    are also offered. Some background in the biological sciences is
    desirable and a good aptitude for math and mechanics is crucial. Fluent
    English is required.



    THE GAIT LAB:

    The 2000 square foot Gait Analysis and Innovative Technologies (GAIT)
    Lab is well equipped to do research in various fields of human movement
    biomechanics. The Laboratory is equipped to measure 3D movement
    kinematics, externally applied forces and loads, and electromyographic
    (EMG) activity during a wide variety of human movement tasks. Current
    areas of research interest include: dynamic stability and falling;
    design and function of prosthetics, gait of below knee amputees across
    the age spectrum, and the acquisition of skilled/coordinated movements
    across the learning process. A focal point of many of these research
    projects will be applying and adapting methodologies from classical
    mechanics to analyze the biomechanical aspects of problems. These
    research projects involve integrating methodologies and techniques
    developed in the fields of biomechanics, motor control, engineering,
    physics, and physiology. The goal of the lab is to use these techniques
    to address interesting questions that arise in both the basic sciences
    and clinical practice.



    ADMISSION:

    Applications for admission and financial aid should be received by the
    Graduate School Admissions Office no later than February 1, 2007 in
    order for students to receive full consideration for ALL financial aid
    options. However, financial aid applications received up until August
    1, 2007 will also be considered. For admission of a student into the
    Biomedical Engineering Program, the main considerations are: (a) the
    course background of the student (science courses, including Physics,
    Mechanics, Mathematics, Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor Control
    and Learning, etc.); (b) the student's GRE scores ("quantitative" and
    "analytical" scores should preferably be in the 600's or above); and (c)
    the student's record of interest and academic performance in the
    biomechanics of human movement.

    Outstanding students from the biological and engineering sciences are
    encouraged to apply. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to
    apply. For more information about the graduate program, please visit
    our departmental homepage at http://bme.uthscsa.edu/
    .



    Biomechanics candidates are strongly encouraged to send a letter of
    interest to: Dr. Dawnlee Roberson, Biomedical Engineering, University of
    Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78749; Phone: 210-458-5520, Fax:
    210-458-5515, Email: dawnlee.Roberson@utsa.edu.



    If you are seriously considering graduate study at the University of
    Texas at San Antonio, you can request complete Department and University
    information from:



    Ms. Priscilla Garza

    Program Coordinator

    College of Engineering

    University of Texas at San Antonio

    6900 N. Loop 1604 West

    San Antonio, TX 78249

    Phone: (210) 458-4492

    Fax: (210) 458-5515

    Priscilla.garza@utsa.edu



    RELATED WEBSITES:

    UTSA Graduate School: http://www.utsa.edu/graduate/

    The University of Texas at San Antonio: http://www.utsa.edu/







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