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    Two PhD Positions in Biomechanics - Melbourne, Australia


    Two funded PhD positions are available to commence immediately in the
    Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The
    University of Melbourne, and the Musculoskeletal Research Centre,
    Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University. The project is funded
    by the Australian Research Council under an Industry Linkage grant.
    The purpose of the project will be to investigate muscle and joint
    function at the knee during walking in patients fitted with total knee
    replacements.


    PhD positions are available to local students and include a stipend
    for 3 years duration in the first instance. International students are
    eligible for the stipend, but will need to obtain a University
    scholarship, or other funding sources, to pay the course fees (see the
    relevant University website for details).



    PhD position 1:

    This student will be enrolled in the Department of Mechanical
    Engineering at the University of Melbourne, and will work closely with
    other graduate students and postdoctoral fellows based in the
    Biomechanics Laboratory. You will use MRI, CT, and x-ray fluoroscopy
    to develop patient-specific finite element models of the knee joint.
    The successful candidate is expected to have familiarity with finite
    element software e.g., ABAQUS and ANSYS, and skills in programming,
    including Matlab, C, and related software. For more information,
    visit: http://www.mech.unimelb.edu.au/research


    PhD position 2:

    This student will be enrolled in the Musculoskeletal Research Centre
    at La Trobe University, and will be involved in patient data
    collection at the University of Melbourne, including motion capture
    and x-ray fluoroscopy. The successful candidate will be involved in
    building musculoskeletal models to investigate muscle and joint
    function during walking. For more information, visit:
    http://www.latrobe.edu.au/mrc



    Both candidates are expected to have:

    (i)                 Knowledge of musculoskeletal and/or movement
    biomechanics of humans or other animals (preferably at Masters level)

    (ii)                Skills in producing high quality written material

    (iii)               Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
    alongside engineers, physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons



    Please contact Dr. David Ackland with your CV and relevant academic
    grades (e.g., a university transcript).



    David C. Ackland, Ph.D.

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    University of Melbourne

    Parkville, Victoria 3010, AUSTRALIA

    Phone: +613 8344 7729

    Fax: +613 9347 8784

    Email: dackland@unimelb.edu.au
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