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The Computational Biomechanics Laboratory and the Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics at the University of Denver is seeking highly motivated individuals to pursue doctoral degrees in mechanical or biomedical engineering. The fully-funded assistantships cover tuition, health insurance, and a competitive stipend. Applications from graduates seeking a post-doctoral research position are also encouraged. Review of applicants will continue until the positions are filled, with potential start dates as early as September 1, 2012.
Desired qualifications for the PhD assistantships include:
* MS degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering
* Knowledge of finite element analysis and proficiency with commercial FE codes. Experience with custom code development and/or custom scripting of commercial FE packages preferred.
* Knowledge of knee, spine, or hip biomechanics
* Prior research-based journal publications
* Proficiency with programming languages
* Proficiency with probabilistic methods, and/or nonlinear optimization techniques would be considered advantageous
* Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills required
Additional qualifications for the post-doctoral fellowship include:
* PhD degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering
* Experience with musculoskeletal modeling and simulation
* Demonstrated skills in the collection of in vivo and/or in vitro laboratory measurements
* Proficiency with finite element analysis and commercial FE codes.
* Proficiency with custom code development and/or custom scripting of commercial FE packages.
Current research opportunities are in the development, verification, and application of multi-scale probabilistic finite element models of the human spine and lower extremities to asses natural and implanted joint mechanics.
The Computational Biomechanics Laboratory (CBL) is part of the DU Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics. For a description of the CBL and its partner laboratories, please visit our website at http://www.du.edu/biomechanics
To apply, please email a curriculum vitae and brief statement of research interests and
experience to Kevin Shelburne, PhD (kevin.shelburne@du.edu). Post-doctoral applicants must also include a list of three professional references.
Kevin Shelburne
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
University of Denver
2390 S. York St.
Denver, CO 80208
Desired qualifications for the PhD assistantships include:
* MS degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering
* Knowledge of finite element analysis and proficiency with commercial FE codes. Experience with custom code development and/or custom scripting of commercial FE packages preferred.
* Knowledge of knee, spine, or hip biomechanics
* Prior research-based journal publications
* Proficiency with programming languages
* Proficiency with probabilistic methods, and/or nonlinear optimization techniques would be considered advantageous
* Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills required
Additional qualifications for the post-doctoral fellowship include:
* PhD degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering
* Experience with musculoskeletal modeling and simulation
* Demonstrated skills in the collection of in vivo and/or in vitro laboratory measurements
* Proficiency with finite element analysis and commercial FE codes.
* Proficiency with custom code development and/or custom scripting of commercial FE packages.
Current research opportunities are in the development, verification, and application of multi-scale probabilistic finite element models of the human spine and lower extremities to asses natural and implanted joint mechanics.
The Computational Biomechanics Laboratory (CBL) is part of the DU Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics. For a description of the CBL and its partner laboratories, please visit our website at http://www.du.edu/biomechanics
To apply, please email a curriculum vitae and brief statement of research interests and
experience to Kevin Shelburne, PhD (kevin.shelburne@du.edu). Post-doctoral applicants must also include a list of three professional references.
Kevin Shelburne
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
University of Denver
2390 S. York St.
Denver, CO 80208