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Postdoctoral Fellow in Rehabilitation Robotics
Position Description: A highly motivated applicant is sought for a postdoctoral research position in rehabilitation robotics. The successful candidate will be working in a research group to develop a powered lower limb orthosis for pediatric use. The wearable robot will be developed based on the platform of the existing Indego exoskeleton system and hardware (www.indego.com), for use with children and young adults suffering from partial or complete impairments caused by spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Evaluation of the developed technology will involve building a prototype, bench top testing of device performance for comparison against researched requirements for pediatric walking joint torque and speed requirements. The group has been closely collaborating with Parker Hannifin Human Motion and Control (HMC).
Funding for this position is available immediately for a period of one year and may be renewed thereafter.
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. The applicants should demonstrate an academic record of scientific excellence, independent research, and a strong interest in an interdisciplinary approach to human motion and control. They should have expertise in dynamic modeling and control, hands-on experience with CAD design and prototype fabrication and testing, finite element modeling, experience with prototyping and implementation of control strategies.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with supervision of graduate students and development of grant proposals. Ability for independent research, demonstrated ability to organize research results for publication and presentations, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
Application Information: Applicants should email a curriculum vita, including a list of publications, and at least two references to Prof. Jerzy Sawicki at j.sawicki@csuohio.edu .
Position Description: A highly motivated applicant is sought for a postdoctoral research position in rehabilitation robotics. The successful candidate will be working in a research group to develop a powered lower limb orthosis for pediatric use. The wearable robot will be developed based on the platform of the existing Indego exoskeleton system and hardware (www.indego.com), for use with children and young adults suffering from partial or complete impairments caused by spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Evaluation of the developed technology will involve building a prototype, bench top testing of device performance for comparison against researched requirements for pediatric walking joint torque and speed requirements. The group has been closely collaborating with Parker Hannifin Human Motion and Control (HMC).
Funding for this position is available immediately for a period of one year and may be renewed thereafter.
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. The applicants should demonstrate an academic record of scientific excellence, independent research, and a strong interest in an interdisciplinary approach to human motion and control. They should have expertise in dynamic modeling and control, hands-on experience with CAD design and prototype fabrication and testing, finite element modeling, experience with prototyping and implementation of control strategies.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with supervision of graduate students and development of grant proposals. Ability for independent research, demonstrated ability to organize research results for publication and presentations, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
Application Information: Applicants should email a curriculum vita, including a list of publications, and at least two references to Prof. Jerzy Sawicki at j.sawicki@csuohio.edu .