Graduate assistantships in robotic exoskeleton development, University of Idaho

[Eric Wolbrecht]

The University of Idaho rehabilitation robotics group is recruiting graduate students (1 PhD and 2 MS) interested in design and development of exoskeleton robotics for healthcare research. The 5-year NSF funded project starting in September of 2015 will focus on upper limb systems and will involve ergonomic and human-centered design, kinematic optimization, biometric data capture/analysis, and more. Candidates should have a broad range of technical skills, demonstrated ability to develop working prototypes from concept to completion, and a passion to make a difference. Masters students are expected to have experience in 2 or more of the following domains and doctoral students should have experience in 4 or more of the following domains

- Mechanism design
- Kinematic optimization
- EMG acquisition and processing
- EEG acquisition and processing
- Controller development
- 3D modeling (SolidWorks preferred)
- Neurorehabilitation

Ability to successfully work independently, collaborate in teams, perform root cause analysis, communicate progress and results, contribute to conference and journal publications, and mentor undergraduate students is essential. Candidates from multidisciplinary backgrounds such as Biomedical/Biomechanical Engineering, Neuroengineering/Neuroscience, or a related field are encouraged to apply.

Please send a CV and list of 3 professional references to:

Joel Perry, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho
jperry@uidaho.edu

Eric Wolbrecht, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho
ewolbrec@uidaho.edu

Positions to remain open until filled.