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The Center for Biomechanical and Rehabilitation (CBRE) at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) in Washington, DC is a research laboratory focused on gait and balance of able-bodied and mobility-impaired individuals. The Director is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with research interests tied to in mobility, gait, balance, biomechanics, virtual reality, prosthetics and/or assistive robotics.
This position synergizes with on-going activities at UDC: 1) current sponsored research projects, and the scoping of future projects, tied to investigating balance and gait in aging individuals, human performance and others within the CBRE, 2) the immergence of a new multi-laboratory biomedical research facility, the NIH C06-sponsored Specialized Technological center for Assistive Rehabilitation (STAR) research (an upcoming state-of-the-art center focusing on gait & balance, virtual reality rehabilitation, assistive robotics for rehabilitation, biomechanics, and bioimaging) which will facilitate research on a wide-range of impaired and unimpaired populations, and 3) the further enhancement of the UDC Biomedical Engineering (BME) program, the only ABET-accredited bachelor of science in BME program at a HBCU nationwide.
This position provides opportunities to work on high impact research and education with faculty leaders while creating a strong and long-term societal impact. The position is full-time for one year but has capacity to be extended for multiple years.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
For any questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Lara Thompson, Ph.D. at Lara.thompson@udc.edu
This position synergizes with on-going activities at UDC: 1) current sponsored research projects, and the scoping of future projects, tied to investigating balance and gait in aging individuals, human performance and others within the CBRE, 2) the immergence of a new multi-laboratory biomedical research facility, the NIH C06-sponsored Specialized Technological center for Assistive Rehabilitation (STAR) research (an upcoming state-of-the-art center focusing on gait & balance, virtual reality rehabilitation, assistive robotics for rehabilitation, biomechanics, and bioimaging) which will facilitate research on a wide-range of impaired and unimpaired populations, and 3) the further enhancement of the UDC Biomedical Engineering (BME) program, the only ABET-accredited bachelor of science in BME program at a HBCU nationwide.
This position provides opportunities to work on high impact research and education with faculty leaders while creating a strong and long-term societal impact. The position is full-time for one year but has capacity to be extended for multiple years.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct high quality research on existing projects
- Work closely with the Director/PI, graduate and undergraduate students
- Participate in relevant teaching and outreach activities
- Present at conferences and publish peer-reviewed publications
- Facilitate progress reports
- Seek external funding to support and expand upon research activities
- To initiate new research projects
- The Associate may lead and direct the work of lower-level research staff
- A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering or another related field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics) by time of appointment
- Knowledge of human subject research
- Motivation and self-direction
- Exemplary problem-solving, as well as written and oral communication skills
- Eligibility to work legally in the United States
- A track record of scholarly research
- Ability to work with the research team which includes undergraduate and graduate students
- Experience with biostatistics and data analysis is desirable
For any questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Lara Thompson, Ph.D. at Lara.thompson@udc.edu