Tweet
The Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research (CNBR) in the Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston is looking for a highly motivated research assistant to be trained to pursue a career in rehabilitation technology.
The CNBR is equipped with a 16 camera motion capture system (Vicon), a full-body, wireless, and wearable motion tracking (MVN BIOMECH), a 16 channel wireless EMG and IMU system (Trigno™ IM), a fully-instrumented dual belt treadmill equipped with one force plate underneath each belt, a computerized dynamic posturography system (Balance Manager), and several specialized equipment for the study of the neuromusculoskeletal system.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Beom-Chan Lee on projects related to rehabilitation science and technology for movement disorders. The candidate’s primary project encompasses an ongoing development of smartphone-based telerehabilitation technology and its effects on postural and gait performance in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Desired qualifications:
• Bachelor or Master (preferred) degree in electrical and computer engineering or related fields.
• Experience in smartphone programming, preferably for Android programming.
• Experience in Java programming.
• Experience with electronic prototyping.
• Experience in designing PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
• Strong interest in rehabilitation technologies and in-field studies.
• Strong communication and English language skills (written and oral).
The salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
To apply, please send electronically a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining motivation and statement of research interests to Dr. Beom-Chan Lee (blee24@central.uh.edu) by August 31, 2016 stating “CNBR- Research Assistant” in the subject of the e-mail. Only complete applications will be evaluated.
The CNBR is equipped with a 16 camera motion capture system (Vicon), a full-body, wireless, and wearable motion tracking (MVN BIOMECH), a 16 channel wireless EMG and IMU system (Trigno™ IM), a fully-instrumented dual belt treadmill equipped with one force plate underneath each belt, a computerized dynamic posturography system (Balance Manager), and several specialized equipment for the study of the neuromusculoskeletal system.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Beom-Chan Lee on projects related to rehabilitation science and technology for movement disorders. The candidate’s primary project encompasses an ongoing development of smartphone-based telerehabilitation technology and its effects on postural and gait performance in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Desired qualifications:
• Bachelor or Master (preferred) degree in electrical and computer engineering or related fields.
• Experience in smartphone programming, preferably for Android programming.
• Experience in Java programming.
• Experience with electronic prototyping.
• Experience in designing PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
• Strong interest in rehabilitation technologies and in-field studies.
• Strong communication and English language skills (written and oral).
The salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
To apply, please send electronically a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining motivation and statement of research interests to Dr. Beom-Chan Lee (blee24@central.uh.edu) by August 31, 2016 stating “CNBR- Research Assistant” in the subject of the e-mail. Only complete applications will be evaluated.