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PhD Position in Neuromusculoskeletal Modeling
Rice Computational Neuromechanics Lab
Rice University
Posted: Jul 20, 2024
The Rice Computational Neuromechanics Lab directed by B.J. Fregly is seeking to hire a new PhD student with the appointment beginning as soon as possible.
We are seeking a creative and highly-motivated individual who has demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. The selected individual will contribute to the development of the NIH-funded Neuromusculoskeletal Modeling (NMSM) Pipeline software (https://nmsm.rice.edu), which is easy-to-use Matlab-based software for performing model personalization and treatment optimization using neuromusculoskeletal computer models created within the OpenSim framework.
Applicants must satisfy the following three requirements:
- An undergraduate major in either Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- If not an undergraduate major in Computer Science, then either an undergraduate minor in Computer Science or a master’s degree in Computer Science.
- Significant programming experience in Matlab along with a love for computer programming.
The new PhD student will (1) contribute to the development, evaluation, and testing of the NMSM Pipeline software, (2) use the software to develop personalized neuromusculoskeletal computer models and design optimal personalized surgical and neurorehabilitation interventions, (3) assist with the organization and teaching of NMSM Pipeline software training workshops, and (4) assist with the organization of an annual “Stroke Grand Challenge Competition” held at the American Society of Biomechanics conference.
Interested individuals who possess the above requirements are encouraged to e-mail a resume and a brief statement explaining their interest to rcnlemail@gmail.com. Applicants will receive a response only if they pass the initial screening evaluation. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
B.J. Fregly, Ph.D.
Professor and CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research
Rice Computational Neuromechanics Lab
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Bioengineering
Rice University
Houston, TX, USA
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