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Dear Colleagues,
The Rehab. Robotics Lab invites applications for a post-doctoral research position. This position is immediately available and is in support of wearable robot co-adaptation in Rehab. Robotics Lab (https://rehab-robotics.lab.uic.edu/) at University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
Job application link: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=140752
Duties
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, kinesiology, mechatronics, or computer science with experience in machine learning. Ph.D. degree cannot be older than 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials for priority consideration by Jan 10, 2020. The position will remain open until filled.
The project will be supervised by Dr. Myunghee Kim. Positions are for 12 months with the possibility to renew. Please email Dr. Kim (myheekim@uic.edu) if you have any questions about this position with a title “Postdoc position in biomechatronics.”
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
The Rehab. Robotics Lab invites applications for a post-doctoral research position. This position is immediately available and is in support of wearable robot co-adaptation in Rehab. Robotics Lab (https://rehab-robotics.lab.uic.edu/) at University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
Job application link: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=140752
Duties
- Design, implement, and evaluate a method to facilitate user-robot co-adaptation in a wearable robot using data-driven machine learning prediction
- Mentor/supervise research activities within the lab for graduate/undergraduate students regarding data analysis, human subject experiment, experimental protocol design, result interpretation/presentations, and manuscript preparations
- Work closely with collaborators
- Maintain project documentation including IRB and prepare knowledge transfer materials
- Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals
- Participate in writing/submitting research proposals if funding opportunities come
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, kinesiology, mechatronics, or computer science with experience in machine learning. Ph.D. degree cannot be older than 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Biofeedback intervention
- Wearable robotics
- Biosignals analysis (e.g., EEG, EMG, Eye movement)
- Human biomechanics
- System identification using a data-driven approach
- Human-robot physical interaction
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials for priority consideration by Jan 10, 2020. The position will remain open until filled.
- Cover letter with a statement of research experience and interests
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Up to three recent publications (pdf copies)
- Contact information of three professional references
The project will be supervised by Dr. Myunghee Kim. Positions are for 12 months with the possibility to renew. Please email Dr. Kim (myheekim@uic.edu) if you have any questions about this position with a title “Postdoc position in biomechatronics.”
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899