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We are seeking a highly-motivated and self‐sufficient research engineer to join our research team. You will oversee the robotics component of a multi-year clinical trial funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The trial will evaluate the impact of a rehabilitation robotic intervention on walking balance after spinal cord injury. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of our custom-built cable-driven robot. You will lead local development (hardware and software) projects to improve performance and usability of the robot device and contribute to our commercialization efforts. You will also assist in collecting and analysis of biomechanical data to quantify changes in walking balance following the intervention. This is an opportunity to directly apply your engineering skills to address real clinical problems. The position is half-time (20 hours/week). Salary will be commensurate with experience. Must hold U.S. citizenship. Position can start as early as April 1, 2020.
The Human Agility Laboratory is part of the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences within the Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. We are located on the Chicago campus of Northwestern University, between Lake Michigan and North Michigan Avenue along “Chicago's Magnificent Mile.” Chicago has a vibrant rehabilitation robotics community that you will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from. To learn more about the Human Agility Lab visit: https://sites.northwestern.edu/agilitylab/
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
To Apply
Please email cover letter and CV as a single pdf file to:
Keith Gordon, PhD
keith-gordon@northwestern.edu
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.
The Human Agility Laboratory is part of the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences within the Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. We are located on the Chicago campus of Northwestern University, between Lake Michigan and North Michigan Avenue along “Chicago's Magnificent Mile.” Chicago has a vibrant rehabilitation robotics community that you will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from. To learn more about the Human Agility Lab visit: https://sites.northwestern.edu/agilitylab/
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering or related field.
- Robotics and controls experience.
- Programming experience LabVIEW and Matlab.
- Strong problem solving and trouble shooting ability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with haptics, rehabilitation engineering, mechatronics, human‐machine interactions.
- Experience programming real‐time control software in particular LabVIEW Real‐Time.
- Experience with biomechanical assessment tools (motion capture systems, force plates)
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, study participants, research team members and project collaborators.
- Analytical skills to select and interpret tests appropriate for the research.
- Communication skills to write detailed explanatory reports and articles and to present results of research at meetings and conferences
To Apply
Please email cover letter and CV as a single pdf file to:
Keith Gordon, PhD
keith-gordon@northwestern.edu
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.