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Postdoctoral Position Available at the Human Biomotion Lab in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery in collaboration with the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston (UTHSC-Houston), TX.
The Human Biomotion Lab at the UTHSC-Houston seeks an outstanding, highly motivated, and qualified candidate to fill a postdoctoral position focused on longitudinally studying the biomechanics of the spine spine before and after fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative disc disease and adult spinal deformity using our state-of-the-art biplane video x-ray imaging system.
The individual selected for this position will receive mentorship from our team of clinician-scientists and engineers with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. We provide weekly individual mentorship and group meetings while working closely with the Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery. In addition, Payam Zandiyeh, Ph.D., and John C. Quinn, MD, will offer direct mentorship, providing their engineering and clinical insights into the ongoing research, respectively.
To apply, please submit the following items to Dr. Payam Zandiyeh (payam.zandiyeh@uth.tmc.edu) and Dr. John C Quinn (john.c.quinn@uth.tmc.edu):
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a full-time position for two years, renewable for a third year upon satisfactory performance and acquiring external funding. UTHSC-Houston offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will work with researchers and clinicians on this longitudinal clinical study. They will be responsible for data collection, processing, and publishing of the study findings. In addition, this candidate will be involved in developing the necessary computer codes in MATLAB for more advanced analyses of spine biomechanics.
Requirements:
UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
The Human Biomotion Lab at the UTHSC-Houston seeks an outstanding, highly motivated, and qualified candidate to fill a postdoctoral position focused on longitudinally studying the biomechanics of the spine spine before and after fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative disc disease and adult spinal deformity using our state-of-the-art biplane video x-ray imaging system.
The individual selected for this position will receive mentorship from our team of clinician-scientists and engineers with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. We provide weekly individual mentorship and group meetings while working closely with the Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery. In addition, Payam Zandiyeh, Ph.D., and John C. Quinn, MD, will offer direct mentorship, providing their engineering and clinical insights into the ongoing research, respectively.
To apply, please submit the following items to Dr. Payam Zandiyeh (payam.zandiyeh@uth.tmc.edu) and Dr. John C Quinn (john.c.quinn@uth.tmc.edu):
- Statement of interest, detailing your interests and goals, qualifications, and relevant experience
- CV or resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a full-time position for two years, renewable for a third year upon satisfactory performance and acquiring external funding. UTHSC-Houston offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will work with researchers and clinicians on this longitudinal clinical study. They will be responsible for data collection, processing, and publishing of the study findings. In addition, this candidate will be involved in developing the necessary computer codes in MATLAB for more advanced analyses of spine biomechanics.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire
- Extensive experience conducting clinical research
- Knowledge and experience in biomechanical analyses
- Strong mastery of Visual3D software for biomechanical analysis
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong publication record
- Strong written and oral skills
- Strong ability to perform statistical analysis
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Committed to being physically present at work (in-person) from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays
- Experience with biplane video x-ray imaging of the spine or other joints
- Experience with MR or CT image segmentation, particularly with Mimics Software and advanced biomechanical analyses
- Experience with grant writing
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis with ANSYS or similar
- Experience with musculoskeletal modeling
UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.