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Applicants are sought for a funded position on the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences PhD program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, with Dr. Jenny A Kent, PhD, CSci. Dr. Kent's lab focuses on the biomechanics of balance and locomotion in real-world contexts, with an emphasis on prosthetics/mobility after amputation. Areas of interest include:
- dynamic balance and coordination during real-world mobility tasks
- skill acquisition with a prosthesis
- sensation and perception in people with amputation
- heterogeneity/individuality in locomotor strategies
The position will commence Fall 2024. Highly motivated students with an interest in human movement science and/or prosthetics, and an MS in biomedical or mechanical engineering, neuroscience, biomechanics, motor control, or related fields, are encouraged to apply. The position may also suit healthcare professionals with clinical degrees (e.g. DPTs, CPOs). Prior research or clinical experience in human movement analysis and instrumentation, and programming skills (MATLAB, Visual 3D) are desired. This graduate assistantship is for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, with renewal based upon performance. It carries a competitive stipend (newly increased in 2023), up to 9 credits per semester in waived tuition and full student health insurance. Competitive summer stipends are available.
Information about the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences PhD program at UNLV can be found at https://www.unlv.edu/degree/phd-inte...ealth-sciences. The Department of Physical Therapy has several research labs (https://www.unlv.edu/pt/research), with an additional biomechanics space under development, due to open this coming summer. UNLV is an R1 university, and a minority serving institution in the center of Las Vegas Valley. Outside the food and entertainment, less known about Las Vegas is the huge amount of epic hiking/trail running/climbing/cycling/camping areas on the doorstep, which also makes it a great place to live for anybody who enjoys the outdoors.
For more information and to apply, please contact Dr. Kent at jenny.kent@unlv.edu with a current CV, writing sample, and a short statement of research interests, including how they align with those of the lab. Applications will be accepted up to February 6, 2024, 11.59pm Pacific Time.
- dynamic balance and coordination during real-world mobility tasks
- skill acquisition with a prosthesis
- sensation and perception in people with amputation
- heterogeneity/individuality in locomotor strategies
The position will commence Fall 2024. Highly motivated students with an interest in human movement science and/or prosthetics, and an MS in biomedical or mechanical engineering, neuroscience, biomechanics, motor control, or related fields, are encouraged to apply. The position may also suit healthcare professionals with clinical degrees (e.g. DPTs, CPOs). Prior research or clinical experience in human movement analysis and instrumentation, and programming skills (MATLAB, Visual 3D) are desired. This graduate assistantship is for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, with renewal based upon performance. It carries a competitive stipend (newly increased in 2023), up to 9 credits per semester in waived tuition and full student health insurance. Competitive summer stipends are available.
Information about the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences PhD program at UNLV can be found at https://www.unlv.edu/degree/phd-inte...ealth-sciences. The Department of Physical Therapy has several research labs (https://www.unlv.edu/pt/research), with an additional biomechanics space under development, due to open this coming summer. UNLV is an R1 university, and a minority serving institution in the center of Las Vegas Valley. Outside the food and entertainment, less known about Las Vegas is the huge amount of epic hiking/trail running/climbing/cycling/camping areas on the doorstep, which also makes it a great place to live for anybody who enjoys the outdoors.
For more information and to apply, please contact Dr. Kent at jenny.kent@unlv.edu with a current CV, writing sample, and a short statement of research interests, including how they align with those of the lab. Applications will be accepted up to February 6, 2024, 11.59pm Pacific Time.