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A POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE
Biomechanics Research Building – University of Nebraska at Omaha
The Biomechanics Research Building at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (coe.unomaha.edu/biomechanics) has a post-doctoral research associate position available. The Biomechanics Research Building was established for the purpose of developing a new understanding of the dynamical aspects of human movement. The building is a flourishing enterprise where engineers, scientists and clinicians get together to gain additional insights on healthy and abnormal movement patterns. The building uses techniques from biology, engineering and mathematics to understand the human movement variability. These positions were made available due to recent Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) award. The objective of our COBRE is to establish a Center for Research in Human Movement Variability. This Center will be located at the Biomechanics Research Building at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO). UNO is a Carnegie Doctoral Research public university. Enrollment is 15,395, which includes 12,705 undergraduates and 2,690 graduate students.
POSITIONS OFFERED: The interested individuals can receive the post-doctoral research training for at least 1 year with possible renewals based on funding and performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES: These include: conducting research related to projects within the building focusing on human movement variability. This person will be responsible for working directly with the medical doctors and project directors to ensure the projects progress. In addition, assisting in writing grants and research papers; working with clinical collaborators in data collection and testing; and participating in other research as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Motor Control and Development, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or related field. Experiences with computer programming (i.e. MatLab, Labview), biomechanics data collection (motion analysis, EMG, etc.) and strong oral communication and professional writing skills are preferred. Previous experiences/degrees in brain imaging (fNIRS, EEG), rehabilitation procedures, physiological measures (pulmonary, vascular, neurological) are desirable.
SETTING: The Biomechanics Research Building (BRB) is located on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The two-story building boasts 23,000 square feet of laboratory, office and collaboration space. The new building features seven laboratories, patient evaluation room, changing rooms, machine shop, washroom, two conference rooms, data processing room, a library, numerous faculty offices and student workstations. The seven laboratories, all on the first floor, include: 1) Gait laboratory – Only slightly smaller than the size of a basketball court with 24’ ceilings, this laboratory features eight force plates, an instrumented treadmill, safety harness system and 3D digital motion capture. 2) Virtual reality laboratory – A 43’ x 29’ laboratory housing an instrumented split-belt treadmill, body weight support system, 3D digital motion capture and custom virtual reality set-up. 3) Motor development laboratory – Set up as a traditional living room with couches, tables and lamps, this laboratory features a force plate embedded into a floor, a 3D digital motion capture system, and a variety of pressure devices. This allows for a natural environment to perform postural development studies in children. 4) Balance and strength laboratory – A 22’ x 29’ laboratory that features a clinical + research module Balance Manager by Neurocom®, a portable digital force plate and an isokinetic dynamometer. 5) Upper extremity laboratory – This laboratory is 13’ x 22’ space that is the home to our upper extremity rehabilitation robot from InMotion. 6) Acoustics laboratory – This space is designed to conduct auditory or cognitive tasks in a 17’ x 12’ sound proof room. 7) Motor learning laboratory – This laboratory is specially designed to host studies in motor learning, specifically as an external work site for local surgeons to receive training on the daVinci robot. This 16’ x 26’ space holds all custom equipment that has been built to facilitate these projects. Also included on the first floor is a machine shop (30’ x 15’), a washroom for casting (8’ x 15’), a patient evaluation room, men’s and women’s changing rooms and restrooms. Academic facilities on the first floor include five academic offices, a library and small conference room. The second floor of the facility features eight faculty offices, the director’s office, a large conference room with attached kitchenette, a small conference room, break room, undergraduate workstations, data processing room and 22 graduate research workstations with attached large collaboration space. BRB has strong ties with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Omaha Veteran Affairs Medical Center, the Creighton University Medical Center, and the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Engineering. These strong relationships and the close proximity of these facilities provide the laboratory with immediate access to patients with neuromuscular disorders, clinicians in various domains, and engineers. Omaha is a dynamic metropolitan area of 700,000 people and has been rated as one of the best environments for living in the nation. Forbes Magazine recently named Omaha as one of the top 15 regions in the nation – after analyzing both economic and quality of life factors. Omaha is also one of the top "eco-cities" in the nation based on air and water quality, open space and population stability according to "E" The Environmental Magazine. The city landscape is a blend of restored office buildings, boutiques, historic preservation sites, shopping malls, parks, and running/bike paths. The Old Market area is a popular destination for residents of Omaha and tourists. This neighborhood features shopping, art galleries, live entertainment and eclectic restaurants that are situated along the river. Each June Omaha hosts one of the top National Collegiate Athletic Association events - the NCAA College World Series. Fans across the country come to Omaha to watch the winners of eight regional tournaments battle for the NCAA men's baseball championship.
For further information, go to http://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-ed...applicants.php
To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete an application, at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/unomaha/default.cfm (search for research associate), attach a cover letter vita, and names of five (5) references, including addresses (email address if possible). Additional information: Contact Dr. Dan Blanke, Director, dblanke@unomaha.edu.
Biomechanics Research Building – University of Nebraska at Omaha
The Biomechanics Research Building at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (coe.unomaha.edu/biomechanics) has a post-doctoral research associate position available. The Biomechanics Research Building was established for the purpose of developing a new understanding of the dynamical aspects of human movement. The building is a flourishing enterprise where engineers, scientists and clinicians get together to gain additional insights on healthy and abnormal movement patterns. The building uses techniques from biology, engineering and mathematics to understand the human movement variability. These positions were made available due to recent Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) award. The objective of our COBRE is to establish a Center for Research in Human Movement Variability. This Center will be located at the Biomechanics Research Building at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO). UNO is a Carnegie Doctoral Research public university. Enrollment is 15,395, which includes 12,705 undergraduates and 2,690 graduate students.
POSITIONS OFFERED: The interested individuals can receive the post-doctoral research training for at least 1 year with possible renewals based on funding and performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES: These include: conducting research related to projects within the building focusing on human movement variability. This person will be responsible for working directly with the medical doctors and project directors to ensure the projects progress. In addition, assisting in writing grants and research papers; working with clinical collaborators in data collection and testing; and participating in other research as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Motor Control and Development, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or related field. Experiences with computer programming (i.e. MatLab, Labview), biomechanics data collection (motion analysis, EMG, etc.) and strong oral communication and professional writing skills are preferred. Previous experiences/degrees in brain imaging (fNIRS, EEG), rehabilitation procedures, physiological measures (pulmonary, vascular, neurological) are desirable.
SETTING: The Biomechanics Research Building (BRB) is located on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The two-story building boasts 23,000 square feet of laboratory, office and collaboration space. The new building features seven laboratories, patient evaluation room, changing rooms, machine shop, washroom, two conference rooms, data processing room, a library, numerous faculty offices and student workstations. The seven laboratories, all on the first floor, include: 1) Gait laboratory – Only slightly smaller than the size of a basketball court with 24’ ceilings, this laboratory features eight force plates, an instrumented treadmill, safety harness system and 3D digital motion capture. 2) Virtual reality laboratory – A 43’ x 29’ laboratory housing an instrumented split-belt treadmill, body weight support system, 3D digital motion capture and custom virtual reality set-up. 3) Motor development laboratory – Set up as a traditional living room with couches, tables and lamps, this laboratory features a force plate embedded into a floor, a 3D digital motion capture system, and a variety of pressure devices. This allows for a natural environment to perform postural development studies in children. 4) Balance and strength laboratory – A 22’ x 29’ laboratory that features a clinical + research module Balance Manager by Neurocom®, a portable digital force plate and an isokinetic dynamometer. 5) Upper extremity laboratory – This laboratory is 13’ x 22’ space that is the home to our upper extremity rehabilitation robot from InMotion. 6) Acoustics laboratory – This space is designed to conduct auditory or cognitive tasks in a 17’ x 12’ sound proof room. 7) Motor learning laboratory – This laboratory is specially designed to host studies in motor learning, specifically as an external work site for local surgeons to receive training on the daVinci robot. This 16’ x 26’ space holds all custom equipment that has been built to facilitate these projects. Also included on the first floor is a machine shop (30’ x 15’), a washroom for casting (8’ x 15’), a patient evaluation room, men’s and women’s changing rooms and restrooms. Academic facilities on the first floor include five academic offices, a library and small conference room. The second floor of the facility features eight faculty offices, the director’s office, a large conference room with attached kitchenette, a small conference room, break room, undergraduate workstations, data processing room and 22 graduate research workstations with attached large collaboration space. BRB has strong ties with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Omaha Veteran Affairs Medical Center, the Creighton University Medical Center, and the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Engineering. These strong relationships and the close proximity of these facilities provide the laboratory with immediate access to patients with neuromuscular disorders, clinicians in various domains, and engineers. Omaha is a dynamic metropolitan area of 700,000 people and has been rated as one of the best environments for living in the nation. Forbes Magazine recently named Omaha as one of the top 15 regions in the nation – after analyzing both economic and quality of life factors. Omaha is also one of the top "eco-cities" in the nation based on air and water quality, open space and population stability according to "E" The Environmental Magazine. The city landscape is a blend of restored office buildings, boutiques, historic preservation sites, shopping malls, parks, and running/bike paths. The Old Market area is a popular destination for residents of Omaha and tourists. This neighborhood features shopping, art galleries, live entertainment and eclectic restaurants that are situated along the river. Each June Omaha hosts one of the top National Collegiate Athletic Association events - the NCAA College World Series. Fans across the country come to Omaha to watch the winners of eight regional tournaments battle for the NCAA men's baseball championship.
For further information, go to http://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-ed...applicants.php
To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete an application, at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/unomaha/default.cfm (search for research associate), attach a cover letter vita, and names of five (5) references, including addresses (email address if possible). Additional information: Contact Dr. Dan Blanke, Director, dblanke@unomaha.edu.