Job Summary
The Neuromuscular & Rehabilitation Robotics (NeuRRo) lab (http://neurro-lab.engin.umich.edu/) at the University of Michigan is looking for a talented and highly motivated applicant for a Post Doc position. The candidate will work on multiple funded/unfunded research projects that aim to develop novel methods and devices to assess and improve neurological outcomes after stroke.
The position will provide opportunities for the fellow to gain experience and expertise in the field of Physical Rehabilitation with a special emphasis on Robotics, Clinical Trials, Human Movement Control, and Neuroplasticity. The NeuRRo Lab is housed within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is directed by Dr. Chandramouli Krishnan, P.T., Ph.D. Research in the NeuRRo Lab involves both mechanistic and interventional studies to facilitate our current understanding of neuromuscular function and regulation in the context of movement control and neuromuscular plasticity. Specifically, the lab has a particular interest in developing and testing low-cost technologies for the assessment and treatment of neurological and orthopedic conditions. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to contribute to these research goals and interests.
The ideal candidate for this position would have a Ph.D. in Robotics and Engineering. The candidate should have substantial experience in human subjects experiments, and expertise in Robotics, 3D Motion Capture, Gait Analysis, Programming (e.g. Matlab, LabView, etc.), and scientific writing skills are desired and would be highly beneficial for this position.
In addition to the technical and scientific writing skills outlined above, ideal candidates should have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and must be thriving in both a team and individual environment. Since the candidate will be leading the effort in these projects, he/she must also have strong organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities*
- Conduct Independent and guided research that are assigned to the postdoctoral candidate.
- Participate and lead all aspects of the clinical trial research, including subject recruitment, scheduling, data collection, processing, and data dissemination.
- Ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of the University of Michigan.
- Developing appropriate software and hardware technologies that are required for conducting the required experiments.
- Writing IRB applications to receive approval for Human Subjects Experiments.
- Collect and Analyze data, including periodical literature search and utilizing specialized skills to analyze the collected data.
- Participate and Assist in Manuscript writing for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and/or presentations and also Assist in Grant Writing.
- Participate regularly in lab meetings and teach, and mentor the graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.
- Assist in lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance, and ordering of supplies and materials as needed.
Required Qualifications*
- Ph.D. in Robotics or Engineering
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
- Experience with human subjects research and clinical trials
- Experience with EMG, Motion Capture, Strength Testing, and Neurophysiological assessments (e.g., TMS, H-Reflex, etc.)
- Experience with manuscript writing, proposal writing and development of study protocols
- Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Programming experience (e.g., LabVIEW, Matlab, etc.)
- Knowledge of signal processing and advanced statistics
Work Locations
Burlington Building in Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
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Additional Information
1-year position with possibility of extension
Background Screening
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Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
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