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Postdoctoral Research Associate Opening
The Neuromechanics Lab (http://www.colorado.edu/neuromechanics/) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work on a new research project investigating motor control in a neuroeconomic framework. The project will focus on the role of metabolic cost, and the subjective valuation of effort and risk in sensorimotor decision-making, control and learning. Candidates will take part in computational modeling of motor control, and the design and supervision of psychophysical experiments.
The lab uses state of the art equipment and innovative experimental and computational approaches to address questions that are relevant to our understanding of how the brain controls movement.
Interested candidates should have recently obtained a Ph.D. in biomedical or mechanical engineering, physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, or a related discipline. Programming experience (Matlab, C) is critical. Research experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: control theory and optimal control, motion analysis, force-plates, electromyography, and metabolic cost.
Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills. Under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references should be emailed to: Alaa Ahmed (alaa@colorado.edu)
Graduate Student Opening
The Neuromechanics Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, in conjunction with Northwestern University and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, is seeking a Ph.D. student to work on a new research project investigating the role of risk in sensorimotor decision-making and control. This NSF funded project is a collaboration between Dr. Alaa Ahmed (Boulder) and Dr. Max Berniker (Northwestern). Research will be based in Boulder.
Interested candidates should have a degree in biomedical/mechanical engineering, kinesiology, neuroscience, or a related discipline. Programming experience (Matlab, C) is critical. Research experience in motor control, control theory, motion analysis, force-plates, EMG, and statistical analyses are desirable.
The Neuromechanics Lab is affiliated with both the Department of Integrative Physiology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Candidates may pursue a degree through either department. Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills. Under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references should be emailed to: Alaa Ahmed (alaa@colorado.edu)
The Neuromechanics Lab (http://www.colorado.edu/neuromechanics/) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work on a new research project investigating motor control in a neuroeconomic framework. The project will focus on the role of metabolic cost, and the subjective valuation of effort and risk in sensorimotor decision-making, control and learning. Candidates will take part in computational modeling of motor control, and the design and supervision of psychophysical experiments.
The lab uses state of the art equipment and innovative experimental and computational approaches to address questions that are relevant to our understanding of how the brain controls movement.
Interested candidates should have recently obtained a Ph.D. in biomedical or mechanical engineering, physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, or a related discipline. Programming experience (Matlab, C) is critical. Research experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: control theory and optimal control, motion analysis, force-plates, electromyography, and metabolic cost.
Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills. Under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references should be emailed to: Alaa Ahmed (alaa@colorado.edu)
Graduate Student Opening
The Neuromechanics Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, in conjunction with Northwestern University and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, is seeking a Ph.D. student to work on a new research project investigating the role of risk in sensorimotor decision-making and control. This NSF funded project is a collaboration between Dr. Alaa Ahmed (Boulder) and Dr. Max Berniker (Northwestern). Research will be based in Boulder.
Interested candidates should have a degree in biomedical/mechanical engineering, kinesiology, neuroscience, or a related discipline. Programming experience (Matlab, C) is critical. Research experience in motor control, control theory, motion analysis, force-plates, EMG, and statistical analyses are desirable.
The Neuromechanics Lab is affiliated with both the Department of Integrative Physiology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Candidates may pursue a degree through either department. Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills. Under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references should be emailed to: Alaa Ahmed (alaa@colorado.edu)