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This Ph.D. project fits within the funded chair on foot-ankle biomechanics Baron Berghmans – Prof. Dereymaeker. Within this chair, a multidisciplinary research group has been established consisting of biomedical engineers, physiotherapists, motion analysis scientists and orthopaedic surgeons. The group uses in vivo and in vitro measurements, computational modeling as well as advanced medical imaging. The overall aim is to contribute to the development of new, effective treatments for several types of foot pathology.
Within this particular Ph.D. project, biomechanical models will be developed of the foot-ankle complex that reflects the ankle-foot kinematics during functional activities. Advanced imaging technology such as 4D CT scanning will be employed to generate the biomechanical models. The methodology will be applied to define biomechanical models to study foot-ankle function in control subjects and patients (e.g. flatfoot deformities and total ankle prosthesis patients). The models will be compared against models generated using state of the art technology such as in vivo and in vitro measurements which are both available within the research group. Subject-specific computer models and simulations will be developed to investigate the (biomechanical) impact of e.g. insoles and surgical treatment upon the functional behavior of individual patients.
Candidate’s profile
Task description
Offer
A two year position to start this Ph.D. project. Can be renewed pending positive evaluation and the availability of funding.
Applications will be accepted till October 31st 2014. Interviews will take place in November. Provisional starting date January 5th, 2015.
For more information:
Prof. Ilse Jonkers (kinesiology department)
Prof. Jos Vander Sloten (biomechanics – mechanical engineering department)
Within this particular Ph.D. project, biomechanical models will be developed of the foot-ankle complex that reflects the ankle-foot kinematics during functional activities. Advanced imaging technology such as 4D CT scanning will be employed to generate the biomechanical models. The methodology will be applied to define biomechanical models to study foot-ankle function in control subjects and patients (e.g. flatfoot deformities and total ankle prosthesis patients). The models will be compared against models generated using state of the art technology such as in vivo and in vitro measurements which are both available within the research group. Subject-specific computer models and simulations will be developed to investigate the (biomechanical) impact of e.g. insoles and surgical treatment upon the functional behavior of individual patients.
Candidate’s profile
- Master of Engineering – preferentially biomedical engineering. Good grades are expected.
- Collaborative attitude to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Creative mind, combining teamwork with independent work.
- Good didactic and communicative skills.
Task description
- Scientific work in preparation of a Ph.D. in engineering science: experiments, simulations, writing of journal papers, presentations at international conferences
- Preparation of a personal Ph.D. grant application
- Didactic tasks, e.g. mentoring of master thesis projects and support to courses at bachelor and master level
Offer
A two year position to start this Ph.D. project. Can be renewed pending positive evaluation and the availability of funding.
Applications will be accepted till October 31st 2014. Interviews will take place in November. Provisional starting date January 5th, 2015.
For more information:
Prof. Ilse Jonkers (kinesiology department)
Prof. Jos Vander Sloten (biomechanics – mechanical engineering department)
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