Postdoctoral Associate, Biomechatronics

Posting Description

Postdoctoral Associate, Biomechatronics - Program in Media Arts and Sciences

• Develop requirements for a closed-loop neuroprosthesis and investigate its effect in persons with neuromotor conditions.
• Assist in designing and developing embedded systems for sensing, stimulation, and closed-loop computation.
• Assist in recruitment and screening of patients with neuromotor conditions.
• Lead the surgical design for neuroprosthesis implants, the closed-loop controller, and data collection experiments with patients.
• Assist with the design and investigation of other novel muscle stimulation methods, including muscle phenotype tuning via functional electrical stimulation.
• Develop proposals for research funding.
• Engage in wider research and scholarly activities with the research group.

• PhD in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in experimental or theoretical/computational aspects of neuroprostheses, wearable robotics, and human sensing technologies.
• Demonstrated skills in embedded systems, control systems, and neuroprostheses.
• Ability to contribute in a multidisciplinary group of students and researchers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

One-year appointment with the possibility of extension based on the course of the research.