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The UMass Lowell Evolutionary Biomechanics and Functional Morphology Lab invites applications for postdoctoral and graduate student openings on two ongoing research projects focused on biomechanics, muscle physiology, and morphology of biological movement.
In one project, a postdoc and a graduate student will characterize the determinants of bite force across multiple scales of biological organization using lab and wild rodents, funded by an NSF BIO award. This work involves direct instrumentation and X-ray Reconstruction of Moving Morphology for in vivo experiments, and in situ experiments with isolated muscle preparations.
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/en-us/job/521375/postdoctoral-research-associate-biological-sciences
In another project, a postdoc and a graduate student will help determine effects of inactivated muscle mass on power and work production during cyclic contractions, funded by an award from the NIH. This work involves ergometry on mammalian isolated muscles and fiber bundles from a large size range.
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/en-us/job/521376/postdoctoral-research-associate-biological-sciences
All successful candidates will enjoy the collegial and interdisciplinary benefits of working within a large team composed of solution biochemists, cell biologists, biophysicists, human biomechanists, mathematicians, and computational modelers.
All appointments can start immediately. Postdoctoral appointments will be for at least 12 months, and graduate positions for at least 36 months, depending on candidate availability and performance.
Basic requirements: For graduate positions; undergraduate or masters degree, and for postdoc; a PhD in Biology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Movement Science, Physiology, or Biomechanical Engineering.
Additional qualifications: It is desirable, but not required that successful candidates have experience with one or more of the above-mentioned techniques. Experience working with animal subjects, and a strong background in statistics are also highly desired skills. Professionalism, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a high level of curiosity are all highly important in all roles.
All candidates should have a strong interest in contributing to our multidisciplinary team, will be expected to publish scholarly papers and assume mentorship roles, and will have the opportunity to attend conferences and visit collaborator labs.
Special instructions: Postdoctoral candidates should apply via the links provided above. Graduate students should contact the PI to discuss the opportunity they are interested in prior to applying through the UML Department of Biological Science's Applied Biology program. Application deadline is Feb. 15th 2023 but early applications are encouraged.
All applications should contain a cover letter describing the applicants fit to the position applied for, a CV, and contact details for at least three references. Applicants are invited to also provide a teaching/mentoring/DEI statement.
DEI: The Evolutionary Biomechanics and Functional Morphology Lab and UMass Lowell are equal opportunity employers and equal consideration will be given to all applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious persuasion, national origin, disability status, veteran status, marital status, familial conditions, or other protected categories.
Contact information: Dr. Nicolai Konow, group leader
Contact email: Nicolai_Konow@uml.edu
In one project, a postdoc and a graduate student will characterize the determinants of bite force across multiple scales of biological organization using lab and wild rodents, funded by an NSF BIO award. This work involves direct instrumentation and X-ray Reconstruction of Moving Morphology for in vivo experiments, and in situ experiments with isolated muscle preparations.
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/en-us/job/521375/postdoctoral-research-associate-biological-sciences
In another project, a postdoc and a graduate student will help determine effects of inactivated muscle mass on power and work production during cyclic contractions, funded by an award from the NIH. This work involves ergometry on mammalian isolated muscles and fiber bundles from a large size range.
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/en-us/job/521376/postdoctoral-research-associate-biological-sciences
All successful candidates will enjoy the collegial and interdisciplinary benefits of working within a large team composed of solution biochemists, cell biologists, biophysicists, human biomechanists, mathematicians, and computational modelers.
All appointments can start immediately. Postdoctoral appointments will be for at least 12 months, and graduate positions for at least 36 months, depending on candidate availability and performance.
Basic requirements: For graduate positions; undergraduate or masters degree, and for postdoc; a PhD in Biology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Movement Science, Physiology, or Biomechanical Engineering.
Additional qualifications: It is desirable, but not required that successful candidates have experience with one or more of the above-mentioned techniques. Experience working with animal subjects, and a strong background in statistics are also highly desired skills. Professionalism, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a high level of curiosity are all highly important in all roles.
All candidates should have a strong interest in contributing to our multidisciplinary team, will be expected to publish scholarly papers and assume mentorship roles, and will have the opportunity to attend conferences and visit collaborator labs.
Special instructions: Postdoctoral candidates should apply via the links provided above. Graduate students should contact the PI to discuss the opportunity they are interested in prior to applying through the UML Department of Biological Science's Applied Biology program. Application deadline is Feb. 15th 2023 but early applications are encouraged.
All applications should contain a cover letter describing the applicants fit to the position applied for, a CV, and contact details for at least three references. Applicants are invited to also provide a teaching/mentoring/DEI statement.
DEI: The Evolutionary Biomechanics and Functional Morphology Lab and UMass Lowell are equal opportunity employers and equal consideration will be given to all applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious persuasion, national origin, disability status, veteran status, marital status, familial conditions, or other protected categories.
Contact information: Dr. Nicolai Konow, group leader
Contact email: Nicolai_Konow@uml.edu