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Research Personnel Qualifications (Neuromechanics of dynamic movement, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA)
We are currently looking for MSc graduate students in either the area of biomechanics, neuroscience or kinesiology in our laboratory.
Projects that are on-going in the laboratory involve the mechanical and sensory function of the foot and footwear (including orthotics) in dynamic balance control in older adults and other activities (including running and work related situations). Dr. Perry's research is focused upon how the musculoskeletal and sensory systems are utilized in the control of human movement. As the population ages it is important to understand both the ‘normal’ healthy young adult function and then how the age-related deterioration of our musculoskeletal and sensory systems may have serious consequences especially when considering how important these systems are in controlling the balancing reactions that prevent us from falling. This is an opportunity to work in a laboratory investigating an emerging research area (how footwear and foot disorders influence control of dynamic movements) that could have a dramatic impact on our quality of life as our population grows older.
Ideally we are looking for an individual with a BSc in Kinesiology or related field with some research laboratory experience. The individual would benefit from having experience recruiting subjects, setup and maintenance of the laboratory equipment, conducting experiments, analysis of data, the formation of focus groups, and publication preparation. It would also be helpful that the applicant is familiar with the operation of biomechanical collection equipment (Force plates, OptoTRAK, EMG, Pressure sensors, etc) and procedures for experimentation with human subjects (especially older adults). Computer knowledge pertaining to word processing, spreadsheets, reference database and statistical packages is essential (Visual Basic programming knowledge would be an asset).
PLEASE NOTE THAT CANADIAN CITIZENS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY.
Please send a CV/Resume, transcripts and a list of references to:
Dr. Stephen Perry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Neuromechanics
Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5
E-mail: sperry@wlu.ca
We are currently looking for MSc graduate students in either the area of biomechanics, neuroscience or kinesiology in our laboratory.
Projects that are on-going in the laboratory involve the mechanical and sensory function of the foot and footwear (including orthotics) in dynamic balance control in older adults and other activities (including running and work related situations). Dr. Perry's research is focused upon how the musculoskeletal and sensory systems are utilized in the control of human movement. As the population ages it is important to understand both the ‘normal’ healthy young adult function and then how the age-related deterioration of our musculoskeletal and sensory systems may have serious consequences especially when considering how important these systems are in controlling the balancing reactions that prevent us from falling. This is an opportunity to work in a laboratory investigating an emerging research area (how footwear and foot disorders influence control of dynamic movements) that could have a dramatic impact on our quality of life as our population grows older.
Ideally we are looking for an individual with a BSc in Kinesiology or related field with some research laboratory experience. The individual would benefit from having experience recruiting subjects, setup and maintenance of the laboratory equipment, conducting experiments, analysis of data, the formation of focus groups, and publication preparation. It would also be helpful that the applicant is familiar with the operation of biomechanical collection equipment (Force plates, OptoTRAK, EMG, Pressure sensors, etc) and procedures for experimentation with human subjects (especially older adults). Computer knowledge pertaining to word processing, spreadsheets, reference database and statistical packages is essential (Visual Basic programming knowledge would be an asset).
PLEASE NOTE THAT CANADIAN CITIZENS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY.
Please send a CV/Resume, transcripts and a list of references to:
Dr. Stephen Perry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Neuromechanics
Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5
E-mail: sperry@wlu.ca