The Western Engineering for Spine and Trauma (WEST) Lab (Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada) are seeking applications from talented and motivated PhD students (International, Canadian citizen or Permanent Residents) and Master’s students (Canadian citizen or Permanent Residents only).

WEST Lab is a part of The University of Western Ontario, and is a collaborative academic research group consisting of engineers and orthopaedic surgeons, using engineering methods, techniques and approaches to address major research questions in orthopaedic surgery. Students at WEST Lab will work within Victoria Hospital, and collaborate directly with surgeons.

Desired student profile
Masters PhD
A strong interest in applications to medical problems (specifically orthopedic trauma/spine)
Excellent grades, well-rounded students.
Good communication and project management skills.
Previous conference or journal publications are desirable.
Ideally have a Bachelor’s degree/be near completion in a relevant engineering field, e.g. mechanical, biomedical, or related fields. Ideally have a Masters/be near completion in a relevant engineering field, e.g. mechanical, biomedical, or related fields.
Previous experience with: CAD+FEA, computer vision + deep learning, and mechanical bench testing for validation. Self-motivated and independent with a strong background in: CAD+FEA, computer vision + deep learning, and mechanical bench testing for validation.
Previous experience with: Solidworks, FEA software (Abaqus, ANSYS), Python Hands-on experience with: Solidworks, FEA software (Abaqus, ANSYS), Python
Keen to supervise undergraduate students Keen to supervise Masters/undergraduate students
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We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ people, and people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. WEST Lab is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should complete this FORM and email a copy of your transcript & CV (max. 2 pages, including previous publications) to irene.yang@uwo.ca. This will be followed by an interview including a presentation by the candidate about their research experience and questions. If you require any support or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact irene.yang@uwo.ca.​​

Additional information: Graduate Programs at Western University
  1. Mechanical and Materials Engineering:
    1. Master of Engineering/ Doctor of Philosophy
  2. Biomedical Engineering
    1. Master of Engineering Science/ Doctor of Philosophy
  3. Masters/PhD: Musculoskeletal Health Research; Machine Learning in Health and Biomedical Sciences
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadlines to apply vary depending on the course, so please review the program websites individually. Admission requirements e.g. to the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering must be met.

Not essential: All applicants are strongly encouraged to seek scholarship funding opportunities to improve their personal resumes. To facilitate this, we will support suitably talented and competitive candidates funding applications. Of particular note: Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) and QEII Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEIIGSST).