Employment in area of sitting biomechanics

Post doctoral position in soft tissue biomechanics

SENSORY MOTOR PERFORMANCE PROGRAM, REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO DEPT. PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

A post-doctoral position has recently become available in the Biomechanics in Occupational Safety and Sports Medicine Laboratory at the Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. The successful candidate will participate in research that examines the biomechanical and physiological outcomes of soft tissue under various external mechanical loading induced by sitting and prosthesis wearing, using advanced engineering and clinical techniques. The studies mainly focus on the soft tissue reactions to such loading conditions in injured and/or disabled individuals to various seating and/or prosthetic setups. Laboratory experiment on animal models will be an integrated part of this research.

Opportunities exist to interact in collaborative research with engineering and clinical faculty who specialize in seating & positioning, amputation and limb prosthesis, rehabilitation of occupational injury and spinal cord injury, tissue engineering, musculoskeletal modeling and finite-element modeling.

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in biomedical engineering and biomechanics or a related discipline. A record of research in biomechanics, especially in biological materials is a must, with soft-tissue biomechanics and finite element modeling as highly desired.

Knowledge of animal experiment, soft tissue necrosis and wound healing is a plus.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

To apply, e-mail, mail, or fax (e-mail is preferred) a cover letter with a statement of interests, a resume/curriculum vitae and the names of three individuals whom can be contacted as references to:

Mohsen Makhsous, Ph.D.

Voice: 312-238-4824

Fax: 312-238-2208

E-mail: m-makhsous2@northwestern.edu

SENSORY MOTOR PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

The Sensory Motor Performance Program (SMPP) at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) is devoted to the study of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and sensory disorders that are associated with abnormal control of posture and movement. Faculty members have appointments in the Northwestern University Medical School and the Northwestern University Engineering School. Approximately forty-five research staff – including post-doctoral research associates, graduate students and support staff -- make up a unique team of physicians, engineers, mathematicians, physiologists and occupational & physical therapists for the study of motor and sensory dysfunctions.

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