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Job Summary:
The Department of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Utah, College of Health, is seeking highly motivated candidates for two graduate research assistant positions. These positions are designed to prepare individuals for a research-focused career in academia or industry. The candidate will work with Dr. Kota Takahashi to conduct collaborative and interdisciplinary projects that bridge biomechanics, physiology, engineering and rehabilitation medicine. The candidate will participate in one of two projects with a unifying theme in human locomotion and foot-ankle function:
Responsibilities:
To be considered for the position, the individual must first be admitted to the M.S or Ph.D program in Cognitive and Motor Neuroscience within the Department of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Utah. Application instructions can be found here: https://health.utah.edu/health-kinesiology/graduate-programs/apply
The application deadline for our graduate program is December 1, 2022.
Before applying to the graduate program, it is highly encouraged to contact Dr. Takahashi (kota.takahashi@utah.edu) explaining your research interests along with a current CV.
Life in Salt Lake City
Home of the “Greatest Snow on Earth,” Salt Lake City is a mecca of outdoor recreation. Seven major ski resorts are within an hour’s drive of campus. In the summer, thousands of hiking and biking trails are easily accessible along the Wasatch Front and five of the nation’s most beautiful national parks are located across the state. Salt Lake City is home to professional sports teams such as Real Salt Lake and the Utah Jazz. There also are cultural gems to experience such as the celebrated Sundance Film Festival, Ballet West, Utah Symphony, and one of the nation’s largest and most successful Comic-Con gatherings.
The Department of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Utah, College of Health, is seeking highly motivated candidates for two graduate research assistant positions. These positions are designed to prepare individuals for a research-focused career in academia or industry. The candidate will work with Dr. Kota Takahashi to conduct collaborative and interdisciplinary projects that bridge biomechanics, physiology, engineering and rehabilitation medicine. The candidate will participate in one of two projects with a unifying theme in human locomotion and foot-ankle function:
- Research Theme 1: foot-ankle robotics/prosthetics and gait biomechanics in individuals with a leg amputation
- Research Theme 2: footwear biomechanics, in-vivo muscle mechanics and energetics of foot-ankle in older adults (see public abstract)
Responsibilities:
- Perform self-directed research and work within an interdisciplinary team consisting of biomechanists, physiologists, clinicians, and statisticians.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, write manuscripts for publications in scientific journals, and present research at national meetings
- B.S. or M.S. in biomechanics, engineering, kinesiology, physiology, or a related discipline.
- Experience in 3D movement analysis (e.g., motion capture, force platforms)
- Experience in Matlab, Simulink and Visual3D
- Experience in robotics, mechatronics, or prosthetics research
- Certified orthotist and/or prosthetist desired, but not required
- Experience with musculoskeletal imaging (e.g., B-mode ultrasound)
To be considered for the position, the individual must first be admitted to the M.S or Ph.D program in Cognitive and Motor Neuroscience within the Department of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Utah. Application instructions can be found here: https://health.utah.edu/health-kinesiology/graduate-programs/apply
The application deadline for our graduate program is December 1, 2022.
Before applying to the graduate program, it is highly encouraged to contact Dr. Takahashi (kota.takahashi@utah.edu) explaining your research interests along with a current CV.
Life in Salt Lake City
Home of the “Greatest Snow on Earth,” Salt Lake City is a mecca of outdoor recreation. Seven major ski resorts are within an hour’s drive of campus. In the summer, thousands of hiking and biking trails are easily accessible along the Wasatch Front and five of the nation’s most beautiful national parks are located across the state. Salt Lake City is home to professional sports teams such as Real Salt Lake and the Utah Jazz. There also are cultural gems to experience such as the celebrated Sundance Film Festival, Ballet West, Utah Symphony, and one of the nation’s largest and most successful Comic-Con gatherings.