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  • Post doc in hip biomechanics

    Position: Post doctoral researcher in hip biomechanics

    Location: Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Steadman Hawkins Research
    Foundation, Vail, Colorado, USA



    Biomechanics Research Laboratory:

    The research focus of the laboratory is the human upper and lower
    extremities with an emphasis on understanding the musculoskeletal
    biomechanics underlying healthy, acute injury, chronic diseases and the
    post-operative rehabilitation of upper and lower extremity surgeries. The
    laboratory follows a framework that consists of precise laboratory
    measurements combined with subject specific musculoskeletal and FE modeling.
    The equipment in the laboratory includes an 8-camera Motion Analysis motion
    capture system, three Bertec force plates, Delsys 8-channel hardwire and 12
    channel telemetry EMG system, and a dual plane dynamic fluoroscopy system
    capable of measurement of in vivo bone motions with sub-millimeter
    accuracies at frames rates up to 500 fps.



    Responsibilities:

    The goal of this position is to develop and apply musculoskeletal FE models
    of the hip. Responsibilities include design of human motion analysis
    studies, programming of data acquisition and post-processing software in
    Matlab, recruiting of appropriate subjects, executing experiments, data
    analysis, assisting in and supervising laboratory interns in data collection
    and processing, integrating the motion data into 3D musculoskeletal models,
    FE modeling using Abaqus, and technical writing and presentation of this
    data in scientific forums. The position involves close interaction with
    current staff, engineering students, medical interns, Orthopedic Fellows,
    physical therapists and orthopedics surgeons.



    Qualifications:

    A minimum PhD degree in engineering or a science related field is required.
    A background in bioengineering, mechanical, or electrical engineering with
    emphasis in both human experimental studies and musculoskeletal modeling is
    desired. Proficiency with Matlab and Abaqus is desired. Applicants with
    research experience will be given strong preference. This position is
    available immediately and is funded for 2 years.



    Further information about our laboratory can be found at:

    http://www.shsmf.org/ In addition, our
    laboratory has close ties with the interdisciplinary programs described at
    http://www.steadman-hawkins.com/



    Application process:

    Applicants should apply electronically by submitting a PDF file

    including a statement of professional interests, a full CV, and

    names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references

    to: Michael R Torry, PhD, Director, Biomechanics Research Laboratory

    Mike.Torry@shsmf.org
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