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Lab & Project: The Orthopaedic Technologies and Biomechanics Lab at the University of Victoria is seeking applicants for either a PhD or post-doctoral position starting in May 2021 or sooner. Canadian and International applicants are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will conduct musculoskeletal multi-body dynamic modeling (e.g. in OpenSim) research in pursuit of developing a biomechanics-informed patient-specific pre-operative surgical planning technology for Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. The successful applicant will become a key member of a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant funded inter-disciplinary team that includes mechanical engineers, computer scientists, machine learning experts, orthopaedic surgeons, and exercise scientists (see project description).
The successful candidate will join the Orthopaedic Technologies and Biomechanics Lab, which is composed of multiple graduate students and undergraduate co-op students all working on fundamental biomechanical research, the development of novel technologies for musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment, or improving surgical planning. We conduct our research and development through a combination of ex-vivo experiments, computational/statistical modeling, and mechatronic device design. As well, we conduct in-vivo research in collaboration with exercise scientists at the University of Victoria. The lab recently moved into a completely renovated Biosafety Level 2 space with state-of-the-art equipment, and is supported by NSERC, CIHR, and CFI funding as well as other non-governmental sources. For more details, please visit our website.
Desired/Required Skills: We are seeking a motivated trainee that has completed a Master’s or Doctoral degree in engineering with a focus on biomedical or biomechanical research. The ideal candidate will have existing knowledge and skills in:
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Our laboratory group is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in line with the University of Victoria's policy. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive community. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. Our group strives to create a safe and inclusive working environment in which team members from diverse backgrounds and with diverse goals can thrive. We support our team members in achieving work-life balance.
Support & Academic Program: If the successful candidate is undertaking a PhD, they will receive $30k per year in funding support for 4 years. If the successful candidate is undertaking a Post-Doc, they will receive a 2 year contract with a salary of $50k per year. When eligible, the successful candidate will be supported to apply for external scholarship/fellowship opportunities (e.g. Canadian Graduate Scholarship, CIHR/MSFHR Post-Doctoral Fellowship, etc.). PhD students will also have the option to act as a Teaching Assistant for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria. For PhD student applicants, please refer to the Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies website for details on the academic program and eligibility requirements.
About the University of Victoria & Victoria, British Columbia: The successful candidate will become a member of the University of Victoria, which consistently ranks highly among Canadian universities in terms of the impact of its research. Furthermore, they will join a vibrant Mechanical Engineering Department, which is ranked in the Top 10 in Canada by Times Higher Education. As well, the candidate will be able to live in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The city has a population of approximately 360,000 making it the 15th most populous urban region of Canada. Victoria is an attractive and popular tourist destination with a thriving technology sector that has risen to be its largest revenue-generating private industry. The city is also in the top twenty of world cities for quality-of-life. Victoria has a large national and international student population. Victoria has a wealth of natural and man-made riches, including not only its stunning heritage architecture, but also ocean views and mountain vistas. Victoria also enjoys a temperate climate and is among the Canadian cities with the highest number of sunny days each year.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with application review beginning on December 1st, 2020.
Interested persons should contact Prof. Giles providing their CV, academic transcripts for all previous degrees, and a brief statement of interest (no more than 1 page):
Prof. Joshua W. Giles, PhD, PEng
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Member, Centre for Biomedical Research
University of Victoria, BC, Canada
Affiliated Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia
Investigator, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD)
Affiliated Researcher, Vancouver Island Health Authority
Email: jwgiles@uvic.ca
Lab website: https://gileslab.wixsite.com/uvicbiomech
The successful candidate will join the Orthopaedic Technologies and Biomechanics Lab, which is composed of multiple graduate students and undergraduate co-op students all working on fundamental biomechanical research, the development of novel technologies for musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment, or improving surgical planning. We conduct our research and development through a combination of ex-vivo experiments, computational/statistical modeling, and mechatronic device design. As well, we conduct in-vivo research in collaboration with exercise scientists at the University of Victoria. The lab recently moved into a completely renovated Biosafety Level 2 space with state-of-the-art equipment, and is supported by NSERC, CIHR, and CFI funding as well as other non-governmental sources. For more details, please visit our website.
Desired/Required Skills: We are seeking a motivated trainee that has completed a Master’s or Doctoral degree in engineering with a focus on biomedical or biomechanical research. The ideal candidate will have existing knowledge and skills in:
- musculoskeletal biomechanics,
- computational modeling (preferably neuro-musculoskeletal modeling (e.g. OpenSim)),
- computer programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, etc.),
- optimization methods,
- some experience with statistics and related software (e.g. SPSS, MATLAB, R, etc.).
- teamwork,
- leadership,
- self-motivation,
- problem-solving,
- independence of thought,
- working and solving problems independently,
- communicating clearly (written and oral).
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Our laboratory group is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in line with the University of Victoria's policy. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive community. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. Our group strives to create a safe and inclusive working environment in which team members from diverse backgrounds and with diverse goals can thrive. We support our team members in achieving work-life balance.
Support & Academic Program: If the successful candidate is undertaking a PhD, they will receive $30k per year in funding support for 4 years. If the successful candidate is undertaking a Post-Doc, they will receive a 2 year contract with a salary of $50k per year. When eligible, the successful candidate will be supported to apply for external scholarship/fellowship opportunities (e.g. Canadian Graduate Scholarship, CIHR/MSFHR Post-Doctoral Fellowship, etc.). PhD students will also have the option to act as a Teaching Assistant for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria. For PhD student applicants, please refer to the Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies website for details on the academic program and eligibility requirements.
About the University of Victoria & Victoria, British Columbia: The successful candidate will become a member of the University of Victoria, which consistently ranks highly among Canadian universities in terms of the impact of its research. Furthermore, they will join a vibrant Mechanical Engineering Department, which is ranked in the Top 10 in Canada by Times Higher Education. As well, the candidate will be able to live in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The city has a population of approximately 360,000 making it the 15th most populous urban region of Canada. Victoria is an attractive and popular tourist destination with a thriving technology sector that has risen to be its largest revenue-generating private industry. The city is also in the top twenty of world cities for quality-of-life. Victoria has a large national and international student population. Victoria has a wealth of natural and man-made riches, including not only its stunning heritage architecture, but also ocean views and mountain vistas. Victoria also enjoys a temperate climate and is among the Canadian cities with the highest number of sunny days each year.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with application review beginning on December 1st, 2020.
Interested persons should contact Prof. Giles providing their CV, academic transcripts for all previous degrees, and a brief statement of interest (no more than 1 page):
Prof. Joshua W. Giles, PhD, PEng
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Member, Centre for Biomedical Research
University of Victoria, BC, Canada
Affiliated Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia
Investigator, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD)
Affiliated Researcher, Vancouver Island Health Authority
Email: jwgiles@uvic.ca
Lab website: https://gileslab.wixsite.com/uvicbiomech
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