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PhD Position, University of Iceland: Computational Bone Mechanics
There is ample evidence showing that the majority of hip fractures are associated with a short, low-trauma fall, and while falls in older adults are common, only 1-5% of the falls result in a fracture. In addition to the dire economic impact of hip fractures, there are also serious social and personal consequences for patients and their families. In the most severe cases, the patient will suffer fatality within 12 months of the trauma. Elevated hip fracture risk is generally addressed either pharmacologically or through lifestyle interventions. While both of these have been moderately successful, they can be expensive and difficult to implement and also carry their own risks. For this reason, clinicians must carefully screen before implementing these solutions, and how this screening is informed is critical to its success. Presently, areal bone mineral density (aBMD) is the clinical ‘gold standard’ used to diagnose those with osteoporosis. Epidemiologic evidence supports that low BMD is associated with increased population-based risk of fracture, however, aBMD and other clinical assessment tools are not sensitive enough to identify individuals likely to suffer a fracture.
Applicants are invited for a PhD studentship at the department for Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik. In this project, which is a part of an international collaborative project involving 4 universities, we aim to address the limitations of current screening methods and develop novel, subject-specific diagnostic tools for identifying individuals at risk of fracturing their hips. The proposed research will be focused on computational bone mechanics and retrospective fracture prediction based on the RS-AGES data.
The position is available immediately. Candidates with an MSc or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field should apply. Experience with any of the following would be a distinct advantage: image analysis, mechanics and Finite Element Analysis. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should send their resumes with the names of two references and university transcripts by e-mail to:
Assoc. Prof. Halldor Palsson
University of Iceland
Faculty of Ind. Eng, Mech. Eng and Comp. Sci.
VRII Hjardarhagi 2-6
107 Reykjavik
ICELAND
halldorp@hi.is
There is ample evidence showing that the majority of hip fractures are associated with a short, low-trauma fall, and while falls in older adults are common, only 1-5% of the falls result in a fracture. In addition to the dire economic impact of hip fractures, there are also serious social and personal consequences for patients and their families. In the most severe cases, the patient will suffer fatality within 12 months of the trauma. Elevated hip fracture risk is generally addressed either pharmacologically or through lifestyle interventions. While both of these have been moderately successful, they can be expensive and difficult to implement and also carry their own risks. For this reason, clinicians must carefully screen before implementing these solutions, and how this screening is informed is critical to its success. Presently, areal bone mineral density (aBMD) is the clinical ‘gold standard’ used to diagnose those with osteoporosis. Epidemiologic evidence supports that low BMD is associated with increased population-based risk of fracture, however, aBMD and other clinical assessment tools are not sensitive enough to identify individuals likely to suffer a fracture.
Applicants are invited for a PhD studentship at the department for Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik. In this project, which is a part of an international collaborative project involving 4 universities, we aim to address the limitations of current screening methods and develop novel, subject-specific diagnostic tools for identifying individuals at risk of fracturing their hips. The proposed research will be focused on computational bone mechanics and retrospective fracture prediction based on the RS-AGES data.
The position is available immediately. Candidates with an MSc or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field should apply. Experience with any of the following would be a distinct advantage: image analysis, mechanics and Finite Element Analysis. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should send their resumes with the names of two references and university transcripts by e-mail to:
Assoc. Prof. Halldor Palsson
University of Iceland
Faculty of Ind. Eng, Mech. Eng and Comp. Sci.
VRII Hjardarhagi 2-6
107 Reykjavik
ICELAND
halldorp@hi.is