The Biodynamics Lab within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of computational modeling.
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate will develop subject-specific musculoskeletal models to estimate muscle forces during in vivo dynamic functional activities. Input for the models will be derived from subject-specific medical image data (MRI and CT scan) and subject-specific kinematic data obtained from biplane radiography.
Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills/background:
· Demonstrated experience with OpenSim (or similar) software
· Demonstrated experience generating subject-specific models from medical image data (CT and MRI)
· Experience with inverse and forward dynamics, and processing/analyzing EMG and forceplate data
· Ability to work independently to solve problems
· A history of productive research, demonstrated by manuscripts and conference presentations
· Highly motivated, strong work ethic
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· A strong interest in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers
Facility Overview
Equipment within the Biodynamics Lab includes a high-speed biplane radiography system, a 12-camera Vicon motion analysis system, an instrumented dual-belt Bertec treadmill, and a 14-channel wireless EMG system. This equipment is used to perform subject-specific analyses of in vivo joint kinematics and arthrokinematics during dynamic, functional movements. The highly accurate kinematics are also used as input to subject-specific computational models.
Application Process
Candidates are asked to submit a brief letter indicating their research interests and goals along with their CV and contact information for 3 references to anderst@pitt.edu. The position is initially for 1 year with the possibility for renewal.
William Anderst, PhD
Assistant Professor
Biodynamics Lab
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh
anderst@pitt.edu
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate will develop subject-specific musculoskeletal models to estimate muscle forces during in vivo dynamic functional activities. Input for the models will be derived from subject-specific medical image data (MRI and CT scan) and subject-specific kinematic data obtained from biplane radiography.
Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills/background:
· Demonstrated experience with OpenSim (or similar) software
· Demonstrated experience generating subject-specific models from medical image data (CT and MRI)
· Experience with inverse and forward dynamics, and processing/analyzing EMG and forceplate data
· Ability to work independently to solve problems
· A history of productive research, demonstrated by manuscripts and conference presentations
· Highly motivated, strong work ethic
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· A strong interest in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers
Facility Overview
Equipment within the Biodynamics Lab includes a high-speed biplane radiography system, a 12-camera Vicon motion analysis system, an instrumented dual-belt Bertec treadmill, and a 14-channel wireless EMG system. This equipment is used to perform subject-specific analyses of in vivo joint kinematics and arthrokinematics during dynamic, functional movements. The highly accurate kinematics are also used as input to subject-specific computational models.
Application Process
Candidates are asked to submit a brief letter indicating their research interests and goals along with their CV and contact information for 3 references to anderst@pitt.edu. The position is initially for 1 year with the possibility for renewal.
William Anderst, PhD
Assistant Professor
Biodynamics Lab
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh
anderst@pitt.edu