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Research Fellow
Department of Medical Physics & Bioengineering
University College, London
Applications are invited for this 3 year post which will comprise
laboratory and patient related work in developing a new type of implantable
FES system for restoring some lower limb functions in patients with spinal
cord injury. This work is to be carried out under an MRC Project Grant,
commencing 1.10.92.
The fellow will have special responsibility for designing, building,
testing, and calibrating a new piece of apparatus for use in the Spinal
Units. The "exoskeleton" is to simultaneously record 12 moments at all
major leg joints during stimulation of the lumbar motor roots. The joint
angles will be preset. This apparatus is essential to the scientific
purpose of the project, which is to find out what functions are possible
with root stimulators, besides standing.
Paraplegics for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, and
Odstock Hospital, Salisbury, will be trained and assessed for suitability
for FES standing systems. Those who are suited will be offered either an
implanted or a surface selectrode stimulator. The Research Fellow will be
responsible for data collection and presentation, as part of the patient
assessment, and evaluating the system in use. He or she will also ensure
that the patients are equipped with control boxes, programs, modified wheel
chairs, etc, and that the equipment is maintained. Close collaboration with
the Research Physiotherapists and the patients will be essential.
The ideal applicant would be a bioengineer with experience in FES,
mechanical design, electronics and physiological recording.
Starting salary (Pounds) 17,827 plus London weighting of 2042.
Enquiries and applications should be sent to
Dr. Nick Donaldson
University College
Dept. Medical Physics and Bioengineering
Shropshire House
11-20 Capper Street
London WC1E 6AJ
Tel: UK + (0)71 380 9700
Fax: UK + (0)71 380 9577
No E-Mail address was given.
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Research Fellow
Department of Medical Physics & Bioengineering
University College, London
Applications are invited for this 3 year post which will comprise
laboratory and patient related work in developing a new type of implantable
FES system for restoring some lower limb functions in patients with spinal
cord injury. This work is to be carried out under an MRC Project Grant,
commencing 1.10.92.
The fellow will have special responsibility for designing, building,
testing, and calibrating a new piece of apparatus for use in the Spinal
Units. The "exoskeleton" is to simultaneously record 12 moments at all
major leg joints during stimulation of the lumbar motor roots. The joint
angles will be preset. This apparatus is essential to the scientific
purpose of the project, which is to find out what functions are possible
with root stimulators, besides standing.
Paraplegics for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, and
Odstock Hospital, Salisbury, will be trained and assessed for suitability
for FES standing systems. Those who are suited will be offered either an
implanted or a surface selectrode stimulator. The Research Fellow will be
responsible for data collection and presentation, as part of the patient
assessment, and evaluating the system in use. He or she will also ensure
that the patients are equipped with control boxes, programs, modified wheel
chairs, etc, and that the equipment is maintained. Close collaboration with
the Research Physiotherapists and the patients will be essential.
The ideal applicant would be a bioengineer with experience in FES,
mechanical design, electronics and physiological recording.
Starting salary (Pounds) 17,827 plus London weighting of 2042.
Enquiries and applications should be sent to
Dr. Nick Donaldson
University College
Dept. Medical Physics and Bioengineering
Shropshire House
11-20 Capper Street
London WC1E 6AJ
Tel: UK + (0)71 380 9700
Fax: UK + (0)71 380 9577
No E-Mail address was given.