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Doctoral Study in Control of Complex Reaching Tasks at Penn State University:
A PhD studentship is currently available in the Penn State University Department of Kinesiology to study mechanisms of motor adaptation. This is a collaborative project between Professors Jonathan Dingwell and Robert Sainburg in Kinesiology and Dr. Joseph Cusumano in Engineering Science & Mechanics.
We are seeking a student interested in focusing on a project addressing motor skill learning during complex reaching tasks. This project will employ empirical experiments, as well as simulation approaches. General project goals to be pursued will be based on, but will substantially extend, ideas similar to those presented in the following papers:
http://jn.physiology.org/content/109/1/225
We expect this project to lead to empirical studies that address the functional neuroanatomy of motor adaptation through studies in neurological patients, with the long term goal of designing more effective lesion-specific rehabilitation for stroke patients.
The Kinesiology department houses a very strong group of labs that focus on motor control and biomechanics. We have a long-standing seminar series, which attracts world renowned researchers to our campus on a regular basis, funded by the Center for Movement Science and Technology, a multidisciplinary group of scientists focused on understanding mechanisms of biological movement.
We seek highly motivated candidates, interested in combining empirical and computational approaches to understanding human movement control. This research is at the interface between Neuroscience, Biomechanics and Bioengineering. It would be beneficial for the applicant to have a strong background in these areas, as well as computer programming skills, and relevant research experience.
Very competitive support packages are available to highly qualified students.
If interested please contact Professor Dingwell and/or Professor Sainburg ASAP:
To apply to the Penn State Kinesiology Graduate Program, please see:
For more information about Penn State Kinesiology and our Graduate Program, please see:
RELATED WEBSITES:
Penn State Graduate School: http://gradschool.psu.edu/
Penn State University: http://www.psu.edu/
State College PA: http://www.statecollege.com/
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Jonathan Dingwell, Ph.D., Professor
Department of Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University
dingwell@psu.edu
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A PhD studentship is currently available in the Penn State University Department of Kinesiology to study mechanisms of motor adaptation. This is a collaborative project between Professors Jonathan Dingwell and Robert Sainburg in Kinesiology and Dr. Joseph Cusumano in Engineering Science & Mechanics.
We are seeking a student interested in focusing on a project addressing motor skill learning during complex reaching tasks. This project will employ empirical experiments, as well as simulation approaches. General project goals to be pursued will be based on, but will substantially extend, ideas similar to those presented in the following papers:
http://jn.physiology.org/content/109/1/225
We expect this project to lead to empirical studies that address the functional neuroanatomy of motor adaptation through studies in neurological patients, with the long term goal of designing more effective lesion-specific rehabilitation for stroke patients.
The Kinesiology department houses a very strong group of labs that focus on motor control and biomechanics. We have a long-standing seminar series, which attracts world renowned researchers to our campus on a regular basis, funded by the Center for Movement Science and Technology, a multidisciplinary group of scientists focused on understanding mechanisms of biological movement.
We seek highly motivated candidates, interested in combining empirical and computational approaches to understanding human movement control. This research is at the interface between Neuroscience, Biomechanics and Bioengineering. It would be beneficial for the applicant to have a strong background in these areas, as well as computer programming skills, and relevant research experience.
Very competitive support packages are available to highly qualified students.
If interested please contact Professor Dingwell and/or Professor Sainburg ASAP:
To apply to the Penn State Kinesiology Graduate Program, please see:
For more information about Penn State Kinesiology and our Graduate Program, please see:
RELATED WEBSITES:
Penn State Graduate School: http://gradschool.psu.edu/
Penn State University: http://www.psu.edu/
State College PA: http://www.statecollege.com/
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Jonathan Dingwell, Ph.D., Professor
Department of Kinesiology
Pennsylvania State University
dingwell@psu.edu
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