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A PhD position is available in the fields of rehabilitation robotics and the neuromechanics of human movement at the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering (MMMB), University of Wollongong, Australia. It is expected that the thesis will involve interdisciplinary themes related to human-machine interaction, mathematical modelling and simulation, robotics and soft actuators, and human movement science.
Candidates are required to have a strong background in mechanics and mechanical design as well as knowledge of human physiology related to movement. Additional experience in experimental methods (e.g. motion capture technology, EMG etc) and demonstrable effectiveness in disseminating scientific results (e.g. publications/talks in conferences) will be considered favourably.
Deadlines/Timeline:
1) By 29th September 2019 or earlier: Email a detailed CV (max 4 pages), publication list (or other supporting material), and a 1-page motivation letter to manishs@uow.edu.au
2) By early-October 2019: Shortlisted candidates apply to UOW’s scholarship program
3) Final decision will be available in December 2019 with the position expected to commence in February 2020.
Why choose the University of Wollongong?
Candidates are required to have a strong background in mechanics and mechanical design as well as knowledge of human physiology related to movement. Additional experience in experimental methods (e.g. motion capture technology, EMG etc) and demonstrable effectiveness in disseminating scientific results (e.g. publications/talks in conferences) will be considered favourably.
Deadlines/Timeline:
1) By 29th September 2019 or earlier: Email a detailed CV (max 4 pages), publication list (or other supporting material), and a 1-page motivation letter to manishs@uow.edu.au
2) By early-October 2019: Shortlisted candidates apply to UOW’s scholarship program
3) Final decision will be available in December 2019 with the position expected to commence in February 2020.
Why choose the University of Wollongong?
- The school of MMMB at UOW is one of the top 10 engineering schools in Australia. As a PhD student here, you will have access to academics experienced in a range of fields such as manufacturing, robotics, material science and biomedical engineering. Matching this expertise are the extensive state-of-the-art technical facilities available to research students. More info here: https://eis.uow.edu.au/mmm/research/index.html.
- This position is offered as part of a newly filled faculty position at the school of MMMB. The successful candidate will have available a significant amount of time and effort of the supervisor/co-supervisor towards thesis guidance and a successful completion.
- Situated close to Sydney, Wollongong offers a great mix of coastal and city life. If you like the idea of sun, sand, surf and science, all in one place, then you can’t go wrong with Wollongong!