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Post-Doctoral Research Scientist – Locomotor Stability – Northwestern University
The Human Agility Laboratory invites applications for a post-doctoral research scientist position to begin August 1, 2016. The scientist will take a lead role conducting experiments assessing human walking following balance-challenging interventions. Specifically, research efforts will focus on understanding the control of gait stability and maneuverability in non-impaired and incomplete spinal cord injury populations. Experiments will utilize custom rehabilitation robotic tools the laboratory has developed to challenge/assist locomotor stability. This position will be supported through Northwestern University and the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
Successful candidates will have completed a PhD in an area related to biomechanics, rehabilitation science, or neuroscience. A background in physical therapy, DPT and/or eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of Illinois, and experience working with individuals with neurological injury is highly desirable. Candidates should have research experience and strong technical skills in areas of human motor control / learning or rehabilitation engineering. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
The Human Agility Laboratory is part of the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences within the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We are located on the Chicago campus of Northwestern University, between Lake Michigan and North Michigan Avenue along “Chicago's Magnificent Mile.” Chicago has vibrant rehabilitation, engineering and neuroscience communities that you will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from. Our laboratory has direct ties with the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Hospital and has strong collaborations with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
To Apply:
Please submit a single pdf file containing a cover letter including your qualifications and research interests, a current curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references via email to Keith Gordon, PhD at keith-gordon@northwestern.edu.
The Human Agility Laboratory invites applications for a post-doctoral research scientist position to begin August 1, 2016. The scientist will take a lead role conducting experiments assessing human walking following balance-challenging interventions. Specifically, research efforts will focus on understanding the control of gait stability and maneuverability in non-impaired and incomplete spinal cord injury populations. Experiments will utilize custom rehabilitation robotic tools the laboratory has developed to challenge/assist locomotor stability. This position will be supported through Northwestern University and the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
Successful candidates will have completed a PhD in an area related to biomechanics, rehabilitation science, or neuroscience. A background in physical therapy, DPT and/or eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of Illinois, and experience working with individuals with neurological injury is highly desirable. Candidates should have research experience and strong technical skills in areas of human motor control / learning or rehabilitation engineering. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
The Human Agility Laboratory is part of the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences within the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We are located on the Chicago campus of Northwestern University, between Lake Michigan and North Michigan Avenue along “Chicago's Magnificent Mile.” Chicago has vibrant rehabilitation, engineering and neuroscience communities that you will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from. Our laboratory has direct ties with the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Hospital and has strong collaborations with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
To Apply:
Please submit a single pdf file containing a cover letter including your qualifications and research interests, a current curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references via email to Keith Gordon, PhD at keith-gordon@northwestern.edu.