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The Biomechanics and Instrumentation Lab at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria, invites applications for fully funded Master’s and Ph.D. positions.
Theme of Research Program:
Trauma biomechanics and models/instrumentation for blunt trauma
Research Environment:
The Biomedical Instrumentation Lab is based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria (Victoria, BC Canada) and operated under the supervision of Dr. Dennison. Our labs comprise research spaces that are devoted to instrumentation development, loading simulation, and experimental tissue testing. Typical equipment leveraged in our research includes high-speed video, high rate transducers, anthropomorphic dummy models both commercially available and research-focused and developed with our collaborators.
Our collaborators include forensic engineers, clinicians, sport clinicians and defense scientists. We are also active in testing of commercial protection equipment and standards development with major North American standards organizations. Our collaborations and highly motivated team of graduate students combine to provide a research atmosphere that is multidisciplinary. There is ample opportunity for travel and field-testing for thesis based students.
Candidates’ Profile:
- Master’s level: Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics or Engineering (preferably in Mechanical and Biomedical)
- Ph.D. level: Master’s degree in Applied Physics or Engineering (preferably in Mechanical or Biomedical) – demonstrated aptitude in experimental work is an asset that will be considered.
Recommended Skills:
- Strong experimental skills or interest in experimental work: instrumentation, transducer development, signal processing;
- Strong analytical skills: statistical methods, data verification methods; and
- Communication: strong oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through publications or other experience commensurate with the applicant’s career stage.
Application:
Send your detailed CV, a letter of interest, Bachelor’s and/or Master's transcript of records to:
Dr. Paris Vakiel (pvakiel@uvic.ca)
Contact for more information:
Chris Dennison, PhD PEng
Director of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Victoria
Email: dennison@uvic.ca
Theme of Research Program:
Trauma biomechanics and models/instrumentation for blunt trauma
Research Environment:
The Biomedical Instrumentation Lab is based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria (Victoria, BC Canada) and operated under the supervision of Dr. Dennison. Our labs comprise research spaces that are devoted to instrumentation development, loading simulation, and experimental tissue testing. Typical equipment leveraged in our research includes high-speed video, high rate transducers, anthropomorphic dummy models both commercially available and research-focused and developed with our collaborators.
Our collaborators include forensic engineers, clinicians, sport clinicians and defense scientists. We are also active in testing of commercial protection equipment and standards development with major North American standards organizations. Our collaborations and highly motivated team of graduate students combine to provide a research atmosphere that is multidisciplinary. There is ample opportunity for travel and field-testing for thesis based students.
Candidates’ Profile:
- Master’s level: Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics or Engineering (preferably in Mechanical and Biomedical)
- Ph.D. level: Master’s degree in Applied Physics or Engineering (preferably in Mechanical or Biomedical) – demonstrated aptitude in experimental work is an asset that will be considered.
Recommended Skills:
- Strong experimental skills or interest in experimental work: instrumentation, transducer development, signal processing;
- Strong analytical skills: statistical methods, data verification methods; and
- Communication: strong oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through publications or other experience commensurate with the applicant’s career stage.
Application:
Send your detailed CV, a letter of interest, Bachelor’s and/or Master's transcript of records to:
Dr. Paris Vakiel (pvakiel@uvic.ca)
Contact for more information:
Chris Dennison, PhD PEng
Director of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Victoria
Email: dennison@uvic.ca