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The Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics at the University of Denver is seeking a highly motivated individual to pursue a doctoral degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering. The multi-center NIH and industry sponsored research is focused on natural and implanted joint mechanics using holistic in vivo and in vitro measurement coupled with the development and application of multi-scale finite element models. The fully-funded assistantship covers tuition, health insurance, and a competitive stipend. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled, with potential start dates negotiable, but summer 2018 preferred.
Desired qualifications for the PhD assistantships include:
* MS degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering
* Knowledge of knee or hip biomechanics
* Knowledge of gait lab, radiography, and/or cadaveric testing methodologies
* Experience working with in vivo and/or in vitro laboratory measurements
* Knowledge of finite element analysis and proficiency with commercial FE codes
* Knowledge of musculoskeletal modeling and simulation
* Proficiency with programming languages
* Knowledge of probabilistic methods and/or nonlinear optimization techniques
* Prior research-based journal publications
* Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills required
The Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics has recently moved into a new building,
with world-class laboratory facilities, including a gait lab with biplane radiography,
an experimental biomechanics lab with a 6DOF joint simulator and mechanical test frames,
implant retrieval lab, and computational biomechanics lab.
University of Denver (www.du.edu) was founded in 1864 and is the oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain region. The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering. In addition to educational opportunities, DU’s location in Denver offers a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities.
Related websites: (www.du.edu/biomechanics) (simtk.org/projects/knee_model) (simtk.org/projects/kneehub)
To apply, please email a curriculum vitae and brief statement of research interests and
experience to Kevin Shelburne, (kevin.shelburne@du.edu).
Kevin Shelburne
Research Professor, Dept of Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics
Desired qualifications for the PhD assistantships include:
* MS degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering
* Knowledge of knee or hip biomechanics
* Knowledge of gait lab, radiography, and/or cadaveric testing methodologies
* Experience working with in vivo and/or in vitro laboratory measurements
* Knowledge of finite element analysis and proficiency with commercial FE codes
* Knowledge of musculoskeletal modeling and simulation
* Proficiency with programming languages
* Knowledge of probabilistic methods and/or nonlinear optimization techniques
* Prior research-based journal publications
* Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills required
The Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics has recently moved into a new building,
with world-class laboratory facilities, including a gait lab with biplane radiography,
an experimental biomechanics lab with a 6DOF joint simulator and mechanical test frames,
implant retrieval lab, and computational biomechanics lab.
University of Denver (www.du.edu) was founded in 1864 and is the oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain region. The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering. In addition to educational opportunities, DU’s location in Denver offers a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities.
Related websites: (www.du.edu/biomechanics) (simtk.org/projects/knee_model) (simtk.org/projects/kneehub)
To apply, please email a curriculum vitae and brief statement of research interests and
experience to Kevin Shelburne, (kevin.shelburne@du.edu).
Kevin Shelburne
Research Professor, Dept of Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics