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A funded PhD position is available on topics related to the design of soft wearable robotics and their applications in rehabilitation, enhanced mobility and aged-care. The topics are part of ongoing research on exosuits and deformable, body-compliant actuators being conducted at the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering (MMMB), University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia. It is expected that the thesis work will involve interdisciplinary themes related to human-machine physical interaction, mathematical modelling and simulation, robotics and soft actuators, and human movement science.
The ideal profile for this position would include:
Submission Guidelines & Timeline:
1) The position will be filled as soon as possible depending on the current national and international travel restrictions. The successful candidate is expected to start the research work within a month or two of acceptance.
2) Please submit a detailed CV (max 4 pages), publication list (or other supporting material), details of two referees, and a 1-page motivation letter to manishs@uow.edu.au
3) Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed remotely (Skype, Webex etc) and the successful candidate will then apply formally to UOW’s graduate school.
Short profile of the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering (MMMB), University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia
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. 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!
The ideal profile for this position would include:
- Candidates with a strong background in mechanics and mechanical design.
- This will be a hands-on project - an interest and aptitude towards building prototypes and testing them in real-world scenarios is expected.
- Additional research experience in experimental methods related to human physiology and movement analysis (e.g. motion capture technology, EMG etc), and demonstrable effectiveness in disseminating scientific results (e.g. publications/talks in conferences) will be considered favourably.
Submission Guidelines & Timeline:
1) The position will be filled as soon as possible depending on the current national and international travel restrictions. The successful candidate is expected to start the research work within a month or two of acceptance.
2) Please submit a detailed CV (max 4 pages), publication list (or other supporting material), details of two referees, and a 1-page motivation letter to manishs@uow.edu.au
3) Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed remotely (Skype, Webex etc) and the successful candidate will then apply formally to UOW’s graduate school.
Short profile of the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering (MMMB), University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia
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. 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!