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Research Internship for Female Graduates and Post-graduates in the Collaborative Research Center 1270 ELAINE ‘Electrically Active Implants’

January 9, 2025

Research Internship for Female Graduates and Post-graduates in the Collaborative Research Center 1270 ELAINE ‘Electrically Active Implants’

Who we are?

We are the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1270 ELAINE, funded since 2017 by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Our research vision focuses on novel electrically active implants. Specifically, we address implants employed for the regeneration of bone and cartilage, as well as implants for deep brain stimulation to treat movement disorders. Find out more about our CRC and the project teams involved at our website: www.elaine.uni-rostock.de.

What do weo ffer?

Our principal investigators and their teams would like to give you an inside view of their research field to help optimally trigger your decision toward an academic career. You will work for two weeks with the project team of your choice and write a short report about your experiences after that.

Who can apply?
Female graduates or post-graduates in the field of:
Biomedical Engineering, Computational Science, Electrical Engineering, Medicine, Human Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physic, Material Science and Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

How to apply?

Optimally, you are already in contact with one of the CRC’s principal investigators or (post-)doctoral researchers. You may also come up with a suggestion for a topic. Send one page stating your motivation, incl. a short CV and, if existing, your contact person in the CRC, until 15/02/2025 to elaine@uni-rostock.de

What happens after your application?
A committee will select up to 10 graduates and five post-graduate doctoral researchers, respectively, to offer participation. We will inform you of the out come in February 2025. The CRC will pay costs for travel, accommodation, and a subsided lumpsum. There search internship can take place during the period from July to October 2025 in Rostock, Greifswald, Wismar, Erlangen, Mainz, or Leipzig, depending on the host institution you choose.

Postdoc-position in experimental micromechanics (m/f/d)

December 18, 2024

Postdoc-position in experimental micromechanics (m/f/d)
(EG 13 TV-L, 100%, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany)

The Institute for Materials Science and Engineering at Clausthal University of Technology is pleased to announce a postdoctoral position available for three years which we wish to fill as soon as possible. We welcome applications from individuals who are motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative, demonstrating a commitment to developing solutions for pressing global challenges. The salary scale for this position is EG 13 TV-L aligning with the German collective labour agreement (indicative gross monthly salary range is €4,629.00 – €6,580.00 depending on experience). This opportunity is suitable for part-time work and is crafted as a qualification position for early career postdocs.

The Institute for Materials Science and Engineering at Clausthal University of Technology has a strong application focus in Research and Teaching. The working group Digitalisation in Materials Science and Engineering has a focus on biologic, architectured materials. The prospective candidate should strengthen this area strategically so that we seek a candidate with a background or interest in biological tissues.

Key duties and responsibilities:

  • Conducting a DFG-funded research project on the micromechanics of mineralised tissues.
  • Publication of research results in international journals.
  • Presentation of research results at international conferences.
  • Support for teaching in an area related to the research topic(s).
  • Support of general processes of the institute such as administrative procedures as well as conceptual and strategic tasks and questions.
  • This position is embedded in a strategic collaboration with partners from the UK and Switzerland. Therefore, the position offers the opportunity for lab-visits abroad if this is of interest.

Your profile:

  • Successful completion of a doctorate in either biomaterials science, materials science and engineering, (bio)physics, (bio)chemistry, biomedical engineering, or a similar subject.
  • Experience with methods and approaches of experimental micromechanics (nanoindentation, micropillar testing, associated analytics, etc.).
  • Independent, structured way of working and quick comprehension. This can be illustrated, for example, by first own publications, generated IP, or similar.
  • Good written and spoken English and, if necessary, willingness to acquire German language skills.

We offer:

  • A defined research project that you will lead. However, this does include the opportunity and support for personal development.
  • Exciting topics and participation in cutting-edge research.
  • A family-friendly and collegial working environment in a committed team as well as varied areas of responsibility.
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work partly from home or where ever you prefer.

This position is to be filled as soon as possible. Therefore, we review applications and invite for interviews on an ongoing basis. However, we will close the advert on 28th of February 2025 or as soon as we have found a suitable candidate.

Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L). The TV-L provides for a special annual payment at the end of the year. In addition, we offer a separate supplementary pension scheme in the form of a company pension (VBL).

Clausthal University of Technology supports the compatibility of career and family through flexible working time models within the scope of official possibilities and is a member of the university association “Family in the University”.

At Clausthal University of Technology we understand that being diverse makes us better which is why we support a culture of respect and equal opportunity, and value diversity at the heart of what we do. We want to increase the diversity of our workplace to underpin a dynamic and creative environment. Consequently, applications from people of all nationalities are welcome. People with disabilities will be given priority if they are suitable.

When applying, please include a cover letter addressing the points raised above. Please also include a narrative CV, publication list, certificates, etc. We strive to understand the breadth and depth of your achievements as a researcher. While quantitative indicators may be appropriate evidence reinforcing your application, we would like you to tell us about you – broadly in the following four competence areas. Tell us about your (i) Research and scholarship, your (ii) teaching and learning, (iii) academic citizenship inside your institution and within your field as well as your (iv) team- and networking. Please send your application in one PDF file to Prof Dr Uwe Wolfram (uwe.wolfram@tu-clausthal.de).

Please do not hesitate to contact Uwe Wolfram (uwe.wolfram@tu-clausthal.de) in case you have any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note our information on data protection in the application process under “Job offers” on our homepage: https://www.tu-clausthal.de/universitaet/karriere-ausbildung/stellenangebote/hinweise-zum-datenschutz-im-bewerbungsverfahren

Application costs cannot be reimbursed. The application documents will be deleted after the selection procedure has been completed in compliance with the statutory provisions.

Research Associate (m/f/d)

December 9, 2024

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute of Biomechanics
Remuneration EG 13  TV-L
Start of employment February 1st 2025
Application deadline  January 1st 2025
Scope full time, fixed term unti Januar 31st 2028

The position is financed by the German Research Foundation (DFG) in the framework of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1444: “Directed Cellular Self-Organization to Advance Bone Regeneration”.
The aim of the project is to develop computer models to investigate how mechanical signals (strains/stresses), as a result of external loads applied to tissues, direct the formation of new blood vessels.

The project will be perfomed in tight collaboration with the Prof. Ansgar Petersen at the Berlin Institute of Health (Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin), who will perform in vitro experiments of blood vessel growth within in vitro bioreactors. Experimental data from these experiments will be used for model calibration and validation. The knowledge will be used to develop scaffold implant materials to support bone regeneration.

YOUR TASKS

  • Develop computer models of blood vessel growth within tissues
  • Validate computer models with experimental data from our collaborators
  • Publication of results in scientific journals
  • Presentation of project results at national and international conferences
  • Contribute to the teaching activities of the Institute of Biomechanics at TUHH

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

  • Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject of mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related discipline

Required knowledge and personal skills

  • A strong background in one or more of the following areas: mechanics, biomechanics, finite element modeling, computational mechanics.
  • Strong programming and computer modelling skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fluent English: oral and written (C1 GER)

OUR OFFER

  • a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
  • intensive induction/ onboarding
  • flexible and family-friendly working conditions
  • possibility of mobile working
  • 30 day vacation per year
  • good public transport connections
  • company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.

With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Sara Checa Esteban,Tel.-Nr. +49 40 428 78 30 53, Email: sara.checa@tuhh.de

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.

The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.

Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof ofcompleted training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.

Notice for severely disabled persons and people with equal status.
Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications:
Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).
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PhD position at the University of Salzburg

October 30, 2024

PhD position at the University of Salzburg “Boot and position fitting in Alpine Skiing”

Description of the project and the University
The Team Biomechanics of the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Salzburg offers a PhD position for up to 3 years in the area of “Boot and position fitting in Alpine Skiing” along with a well-known company in this field.

Requirements, desired skills and experience:

Obligatory:

  • Master of Science or Master of Applied Science in Sport Science, Biomechanics, Sports Technology or close related fields. Applicants close to their final Master exams are welcome too.

Preferable:

  • excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas (preferable interdisciplinary competences):
  • biomechanics
  • physics
  • sports engineering, sports technology, sensor technology
  • practical experience in Alpine Skiing
  • general manual and mechanical skills
  • autonomous and proactive working
  • basic to advanced skills in programming in Python, R, Matlab or similar
  • written and spoken English proficiency
  • skills in dissemination of scientific results (e.g. writing scientific publications)
  • flexibility and the ability to work in a team

Duration of the employment:
The successful candidate will first be offered a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for up to two more years. Prolongation of the contract is subject to the progress in the first year. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible. The University of Salzburg offers, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Austrian Universities (§ 26 “Kollektivvertrag für die ArbeitnehmerInnen der Universitäten“ Verwendungsgruppe B1), a salary of € 2.684,10 gross per month (14 x) for a 30-h/week employment.
The applications can be submitted until November 15, 2024 to hermann.schwameder@plus.ac.at. Negotiations with optional fitting candidates will start immediately after having received the applications.

 

12 Doctoral Researcher Positions

August 6, 2024

Friedrich Schiller University is a traditional university with a strong research profile rooted in the heart of Germany. As a university covering all disciplines, it offers a wide range of subjects. Its research is focused on the areas Light—Life—Liberty. It is closely networked with non-research institutions, research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena’s character as a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city.

The DFG Research Training Group (RTG) 2723 Materials‐Microbes‐Microenvironments (M‐M‐M): Antimicrobial biomaterials with tailored structures and properties, at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany, combines expertise in materials, life, medical, optical and computational sciences to develop ground-braking and highly innovative antimicrobial biomaterials for the prevention of biomaterials-associated infections (BAI). This will be approached by six interdisciplinary PhD tandem projects, each with two doctoral researchers (DRs) working on complementary materials science and medical/life science aspects of these questions in each project, with one materials scientist and one medical/life science professional working as team supervisors. Friedrich Schiller University (FSU) and Jena University Hospital (UKJ) closely cooperate within the RTG. Our full spectrum of excellent expertise in materials science and life sciences will be leveraged to address the critical issues of novel antimicrobial biomaterials in a collaborative spirit. The affiliated early career programs of the RTG, Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) and Jena Graduate Academy offer ambitious, structured and interdisciplinary post-graduate training based on top-level basic and applied research. The research groups of the RTG M-M-M invite applications for

12 Doctoral Researcher Positions

to conduct research and training in the development of novel antimicrobial materials and their biological/medical compatibility and reactions.

Commencing on 1 February 2025 (fixed date), the positions are for up to 4 years. Six of the positions (materials science) are full time (100%), six of the positions (life sciences) are part time (65%). Each doctoral researcher will work in one of the following interdisciplinary tandem projects (materials science & life sciences):

  • Project A: Switchable antimicrobial materials (Prof. Dr. K. D. Jandt (FSU) & Prof. Dr. B. Löffler (UKJ))
  • Project B: Antimicrobial and bioactive nanoparticle functionalized protein coatings (Prof. Dr. K. D. Jandt (FSU) & Prof. Dr. B. Wildemann (UKJ))
  • Project C: Antimicrobial bioactive glass for treatment of traumatic or pathological bone defects (Prof. Dr. D. Brauer (FSU) & Prof. Dr. G. Matziolis (UKJ))
  • Project D: Graphene based antimicrobial biomaterials (Prof. Dr. A. Turchanin (FSU) & Prof. Dr. B. Löffler (UKJ))
  • Project E: Microbiological testing of materials (Prof. Dr. M. Pletz (UKJ) & Prof. Dr. C. Eggeling (FSU))
  • Project F: Digitized antimicrobial biomaterials semantic knowledge base (Prof. Dr. M. Sierka (FSU) & Prof. Dr. M. T. Figge (FSU/HKI))

 

Your responsibilities:

    • Actively and effectively contribute to the development of the project in research, training and organization of the RTG
    • Cooperate and support within the project and beyond
    • Produce high-quality written manuscripts for publication
    • Present your results at national and international conferences
    • Assist with training other researchers, including masters’ and undergraduate project students, as required
    • Contribute to maintaining the collaborative, friendly and welcoming environment within the RTG and its collaboration partners

Your profile:

    • An outstanding master’s degree (MSc) in materials science or physics or chemistry or chemical science or materials engineering or closely related (for materials science DRs), or microbiology or cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnologies, medicine, computer science, bioinformatics or closely related (for life science DRs). Candidates in the final stages of obtaining their degree are also eligible to apply.
    • Desired methodological skills materials science (one or more): materials design and synthesis, materials characterization and testing, PVD, microscopy methods, handling of proteins and nanomaterials, organic and inorganic materials preparation, computational materials science, data base experience, materials engineering skills
    • Or: Desired methodological skills life science (one or more): basic training in microbiology and bacterial culture; experience in cell culture and infection experiments; basic knowledge in molecular biology, FACS-analysis, advanced automated image data analysis, programming skills
    • Highly motivated individual with an interest in joining one of the interdisciplinary research areas of the RTG and cooperate with other projects and partners
    • The ability to work creatively and independently towards developing your own research project and collaborate with DRs of other disciplines
    • An integrative and cooperative personality with enthusiasm for actively participating in the dynamic RTG community
    • Outstanding English communication skills, both written and spoken

We offer:

    • Research in a clinically highly relevant topic
    • A highly communicative atmosphere within an energetic scientific network
    • A comprehensive mentoring program and soft skills courses for early career researchers
    • An international competitive interdisciplinary training program in materials science and life science
    • Jena – City of Science: a young and lively town with a vibrant local cultural agenda
    • A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JUniKinder‘)
    • University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities
    • Attractive fringe benefits, e.g., capital formation benefits (VL) and an occupational pension (VBL)
    • 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31
    • Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale 13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.

Doctoral Research Positions are funded by the German federal and state governments. Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer. To promote gender equality in science, applications by woman are particularly welcome. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Applications in English should comprise a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates as well as a minimum of two letters of support from referees. Please familiarize yourself with the available doctoral researcher projects at the website https://www.mmm.uni-jena.de/22/job-advertisement and the application process as described in the Online Application Portal. Please submit your application via the JSMC Online Application Portal, under the vacancy ID 169/2024 by 9. September 2024:

https://apply2.uni-jena.de/94vod .

 

For further information for applicants and the information on the collection of personal data, please refer to Data privacy and information for applicants

Master Thesis – Digital biomarkers in inflammatory arthritis – biomechanical and experimental analysis of hand motions

July 29, 2024

The Department of Internal Medicine 3 – Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg & Universitätsklinikum Erlangen together with the Institute of Applied Dynamics (LTD) Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, are offering a

Master Thesis – Digital biomarkers in inflammatory arthritis – biomechanical and experimental analysis of hand motions

Marker-based motion capturing is the current gold standard for assessing human movement. Movements such as walking are well studied and differences in patterns influenced by diseases or muscular imbalances can be evaluated and used for diagnosis. However, evaluation of fine motor actions such as hand movement are challenging to date. Within the CRC
EmpkinS, the Department of Internal Medicine 3 – Rheumatology and Immunology and the Institute of Applied Dynamics (LTD) conducted a large research study. A group of 150 patients and 75 healthy subjects were already measured for characterizing hand movements. These evaluations will help to define hand biomarkers for monitoring disease activity in rheumatic patients.

The project involves

  • Biomechanical analysis of hand movements based on the existing data set
  • Statistical analysis and reporting of relevant parameters
  • Data collection of hand movements via motion capturing and EMG

Qualifications

  • Biomedical engineering, engineering with focus on biomechanics, sport science or related studies
  • C1 in German (for communication with patients) and B2 in English
  • Programming experience in Matlab, Python or similar
  • Courses in biomechanics and statistics (desirable), interest in working with patients

What we offer

  • Interdisciplinary environment in an innovative Collaborative Research Centre EmpkinS
  • Possibility to continue as a PhD student
  • Additonal employment as student assistant in the working group Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen

Start date: November 2024

If interested, please E-mail to: Birte Coppers, birte.coppers@uk-erlangen.de

 

PhD student position in Biomechanics / Musculoskeletal modelling

June 28, 2024

   

PhD student position in Biomechanics / Musculoskeletal modelling

Earliest start: September 01, 2024
Workplace: Basel (Switzerland)

The project
Anterior knee pain, notably due to patella-femoral joint instability (PFJ) is a very common orthopaedics issue, particularly in adolescent girls. The causes for the instability are multi factorial and there is a knowledge gap on what are the most important factors and the patho-mechanics of the instability. Three main factors may contribute: abnormal shape of the femur and patella bones, laxity of the medial patella femoral ligament (MPFL), and the orientation of the knee extensor mechanism. Clinical decision-making process requires to evaluate the relative contribution of each factor to the overall instability to address the principal cause(s) and help the patient. We hypothesise the relative contribution of each factor varies from one patient to another, and between groups of increasing level of instability.
The objective of this project is to develop and implement a patient-specific musculoskeletal modelling platform to evaluate the relative contribution of each factor to the PFJ instability. Three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be utilised to create patient-specific detailed model of the knee joint while bi-plane radiographs (EOS) will be utilised to create patient-specific models of the entire lower limbs and provide accurate markers to bone registration.
Musculoskeletal simulations will utilise the OpenSim musculoskeletal modelling platform.

Your assignments

The PhD project is fully funded for up to four years. The student will be working among a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, human movement scientists, and biomedical engineers at the University Children’s Hospital Basel (UKBB). The PhD student will oversee data collection for the project at UKBB. The candidate will be registered as a PhD student at the University of Basel, and work under the supervision of Dr. Morgan Sangeux (UKBB and Department of Biomedical engineering).
In addition, the PhD student will help organize – jointly with the team – workshops and conferences, participate in outreach activities of the project, and present her/his research at scientific meetings.

Your profile

Applicants should hold a master’s degree in Biomechanics or related fields and possess excellent, demonstrated, programming skills (Matlab/python). The student should have good command of German (to interact with patients and families) and English and be able to work autonomously within an internationally and institutionally diverse environment.

We offer you

The project is based at UKBB and in the department of biomedical engineering at the University of Basel. The multidisciplinary nature of the project ensures the successful candidate will be immersed in a stimulating clinical and research environment, with cutting edge medical imaging infrastructure. The salary and the conditions of employment will be those of PhD students at the University of Basel. Salary: approx. 50’000 Swiss francs / year.

Contact

Applicants should contact Dr. Morgan Sangeux (morgan.sangeux@unibas.ch) with a motivation letter and a current CV.

PhD on Computational Assessment of Spinal Instability in Scoliosis

September 7, 2022

PhD on Computational Assessment of Spinal Instability in Scoliosis

Are you eager to understand how instability in the growing spine can lead to excessive tissue strains and whether this could result in scoliosis?

Job description

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a 3D deformity of the spine affecting previously healthy children, substantially reducing their quality of life and creating a life-long burden of disease. Till now, no curative treatment exists partly because its cause and disease mechanism are still unknown. In this ERC funded project, we will uncover whether a complex perfect storm of anatomical, biomechanical and mechanobiological causes in the intervertebral disc are responsible AIS.

During the adolescent growth spurt, many changes are occurring in our spines. If tissue maturation is not matched by increasing loads and changes in shape, this could lead to spinal instability and excessive tissue strains. Until now this was not possible to study because AIS only occurs in human children and there were no safe methods to image their spines repeatedly during growth. In the ERC project, we are running a clinical study using newly developed MRI-based synthetic CT imaging to collect such information in normal and AIS children.

In this PhD research, we will first develop methods to generate subject-specific FE spine models. These will be based on a combination of landmark recognition, statistical shape/appearance modeling and machine learning methods. Once validated against imaging and biomechanical data from cadaveric spines, subject-specific multi-scale motion segment and spine models will be generated from the imaging data to explore spinal instability and intervertebral disc deformations during growth in the children of the clinical study.

The PhD candidate will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team of biomedical engineers, imaging scientists and spine surgeons, from the student to senior level, working on engineering, biological, imaging and clinical studies. An educational and professional development program is offered to all PhD candidates. You will also be involved in teaching courses, as well as contribute to the supervision of bachelor and master students. Based on your research, you will be expected to present at conferences, publish in scientific journals and write a doctoral dissertation.

Embedding

The research will be mainly conducted within the Orthopaedic Biomechanics (OPB) group which cover diverse topics in bone, intervertebral disc and tendons/ligaments, as well as articular cartilage. The group is well known for their multidisciplinary approach combining tissue mechanics, mechanobiology, and biomaterial mechanics. They utilize, in vitro, ex vivo and computational models to understand tissue conditions in disease and for regenerative engineering, operating at the international forefront of engineering of living, load-bearing tissues.

The OPB group is part of the Regenerative Materials and Engineering cluster of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology. The department offers Bachelors and Masters education programs who are integrally linked to its research areas ranging across Chemical Biology, Biosensing, Biomaterials, Biomechanics Tissue Engineering, Computational Biology, Biomedical Imaging and Modelling, with 800+ students and 200+ academic staff. The university is open and inclusive with short communication lines. The people are curious, collaborative, and strive for excellence in research and education at an internationally renowned level. Our lively campus community facilitates connections between staff and students, in an open, friendly, vibrant atmosphere that welcomes and inspires.

Job requirements

We are accepting applications from enthusiastic and highly talented candidates who meet the following requirements:

  • A MSc degree (or equivalent) in biomedical engineering or a comparable domain.
  • Experience and knowledge of tissue biomechanics is appreciated.
  • A research-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to work in a team and with the industrial partners.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.

Conditions of employment

  • We offer a meaningful job in a dynamic, stimulating and ambitious team environment.
  • A full-time employment for four years, with intermediate evaluation after nine months.
  • A gross monthly salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
  • Additionally, an annual holiday allowance of 8% of the yearly salary, plus a year-end allowance of 8.3% of the annual salary.
  • A broad package of fringe benefits, including an excellent technical infrastructure, moving expenses, and savings schemes.
  • Family-friendly initiatives are in place, such as an international spouse program, and excellent on-campus children day care and sports facilities.

Information and application

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact dr. Bert van Rietbergen (b.v.rietbergen@tue.nl) or prof. Keita Ito (k.ito@tue.nl). Please include a curriculum vitae with a list of your publications.

PhD Position in Human Motor Control and Biomechanics

May 22, 2022

PhD Position in Human Motor Control and Biomechanics

part time 70%

Job description

The “BioMotion Center” group (professorship of Prof. Dr. Thorsten Stein) at the Institute of Sports and Sports Science (IfSS) offers a PhD position in an interdisciplinary robotics project at KIT, Germany. The aim of the project is the development of humanoid assistive robots and exoskeletons that provide personalized assistance for older adults to maintain independence during daily life.

In this project, the “BioMotion Center” group is working in close cooperation with researchers from sports & health sciences, computer science, and engineering science to address the following problems:

  • Biomechanical modeling and analysis of human gait and balance in critical situations (e.g., tripping) to inform the development and evaluation of exoskeletons.
  • Adaptation and de-adaptation of the user to an exoskeleton.
  • Use of exoskeletons as an analysis and training tool for physical performance in aging.

PhD students are expected to actively contribute to laboratory experiments related to the outlined problems and participate in all project-related interdisciplinary research activities (e.g., participation in weekly lab meetings or regular meetings with all co-investigators).

Personal qualification

  • Very good Master’s degree in the fields of sports science (preferably with a focus on movement science, biomechanics, or computer science) or physics/ engineering science (preferably with a focus on biomechanics)
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary work in the context of human movements and assistive robotics
  • Basic knowledge in human motor control as well as biomechanics of human movements
  • Basic skills in programming (e.g., Matlab)
  • Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English (Project language is English) and at least basic knowledge of German (desirable)

Salary

The remuneration occurs on the basis of the wage agreement of the civil service in TV-L E13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Organizational unit

Institute of Sports and Sports Science (IFSS)

Starting date

as soon as possible

Contract duration

limited 3,5 years

Application up to

June 26, 2022

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Thorsten Stein, email: thorsten.stein@kit.edu.

Application

Please send your application including a cover letter, your CV, and all certificates/referees in electronic form to the secretary of Prof. Dr. Stein, Ms. Glaser, email: petra.glaser@kit.edu

Vacancy number: 2112/2022

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore, we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job.

Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

PhD position (m/f/d)

May 22, 2022

PhD position (m/f/d)

searched for The Clinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Movement Analysis Laboratory.

The position is financed by the German Research foundation (DFG) and is limited for three years.

The division Movement Analysis directs two movement laboratories performing instrumented 3D gait- and movement analysis for research and clinical application. In the traditional gait laboratory patients with neurologic movement disorders are monitored for orthopaedic treatment planning and outcome control. In the second laboratory – designed as course with inclines and stair cases – patients with lower limb prostheses are monitored both for research and therapeutic treatment. A big archive of patients’ data including, gait data, clinical tests and treatment reports, is available for a period of more than 25 years.

Within a new research project, our aim is to assess Electromyography (EMG) signals in patients with cerebral palsy during walking to have a better understanding of EMG patterns. We aim to perform feature-oriented analysis framework for setting EMG data in context with clinical measures of joint ranges of motion, muscle strength, and spasticity as well as with gait features.

Possible candidates should hold a Master’s degree in mathematics or engineering, preferably Medical engineering, Computer or Robotics. Having strong background in machine learning and datamining techniques and programming skill especially in Matlab are required. Having knowledge in movement science would be plus. Candidates must be prepared for team work in a clinical setting.

Knowledge of German is not a formal prerequisite but the willingness to pick up the language will ease the work significantly.

  • Job-ID: V000009585
  • Field of application: Zentrum für Orthopädie, Paraplegiologie und Unfallchirurgie
  • Location: Heidelberg
  • Start date: 01.07.2022
  • Job Category: Science and teaching
  • Working hours: Part time (65%)
  • Published: 19.05.2022
  • Limitation:Temporary
  • Contract:TV-L

Contact & Application

Questions may answer Dr. Firooz Salami: Firooz.Salami@med.uni-heidelberg.de

Interested?

Please send your application including letter of motivation, CV and copies of certificates and references at best electronically as single PDF by email entitled ‘PhD Position, Muscle activation patterns in gait with cerebral palsy.

Zentrum für Orthopädie, Paraplegiologie und Unfallchirurgie
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wolf

We stand for equal opportunities. Severely disabled persons are given priority in the case of equal suitability. The University Hospital aims to generally increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Full-time positions are generally divisible, unless there are official or legal reasons to the contrary.

 

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