We are seeking a Post-doctoral research associate to support the conducting of federally funded research in the Cognitive, Motor, and Balance Rehabilitation lab run by PI Dr. Tanvi Bhatt. The aim of our research is to develop effective training programs to help individuals improve their balance control and lower their risk of falls. As part of this team, your primary responsibility will be to design experimental protocols, conduct experiments and data collection, analyze measured data, and report/present information to the team. You will have the opportunity to interact with a range of undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, and collaborators, during which you may also assume a supervisory role.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and contribute to the execution of clinical trials and laboratory projects
- Assist with data collection, processing, and analysis (may include – 3D motion data, electromyography, ground reaction forces, electroencephalography, functional magnetic resonance imaging)
- Draft, edit, and submit high-quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, grant writing
- Contribute as needed to other laboratory projects
- Supervise undergraduate/graduate students and assist study staff
Qualifications:
- PhD in biomechanics, motor control, physiology, kinesiology, or related field.
- Knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology
- Experience defining research hypotheses and using scientific rigor to complete research goals
- Expertise in kinematic/kinetic data analysis and visualization; expertise in statistics
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with EMG or EEG analysis.
- Experience with Machine Learning to solve complex data problems.
- Experience with Opensim.
- Experience with programming in MATLAB, Python, or R
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested persons should contact Dr. Bhatt providing their CV: .
