We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate  to join an interdisciplinary research project in a collaborative environment at the intersection of neuroscience, biomechanics, wearable robotics, and data science. The successful candidate will be co-supervised by Prof. Kaylena Ehgotetz Martens and Prof. Arash Arami. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of other equity-deserving groups.

Project Overview

Freezing of gait is one of the most disabling symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, contributing significantly to falls, loss of independence, and reduced quality of life. This PhD project aims to advance the prediction and understanding of FOG by integrating exoskeleton technology with multimodal sensor fusion.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and evaluation of a next-generation system that combines various wearable sensors with an assistive exoskeleton to detect, predict, and mitigate FOG episodes in real time. The work will involve close collaboration with engineers, clinicians, and people living with Parkinson’s disease, ensuring strong translational and patient-centred impact.

Key Research Components

• Experimental study of gait and freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease
• Integration of wearable sensors with lower-limb exoskeleton systems
• Sensor fusion and machine learning approaches for FOG prediction
• Validation in laboratory and real-world or semi-ecological settings
• Knowledge translation to clinical and community stakeholders

Candidate Profile

We welcome applicants with backgrounds in one or more of the following areas:

• Movement science, kinesiology, rehabilitation science, neuroscience, or biomedical engineering
• Robotics, mechatronics, wearable technology, or human–machine interaction
• Signal processing, sensor fusion, machine learning, or data science
• Clinical research related to Parkinson’s disease or gait disorders

Desired experience or interests include:

• Wearable sensors and gait analysis
• Human-subject experimentation and ethical research conduct
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, C/C++)
• Interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments
• Parkinson’s disease research

What We Offer

• An innovative, interdisciplinary PhD project with strong clinical relevance
• Access to state-of-the-art exoskeletons, wearable sensors, and motion analysis tools
• Opportunities to work with clinicians, engineers, and patient partners
• International collaborations, conference presentations, and high-impact publications
• A supportive training environment focused on research excellence and career development

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the PhD program at the host institution and demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential.

Scholarship Opportunities

The PhD position is fully funded through a combination of research funding and institutional support, subject to university and program requirements.

Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA): This is a special funding opportunity for candidates (international or Canadian) who currently reside outside of Canada. We are please to nominate and support the eligible applicant for this prestiguos scholarship (deadline Feb 17).

For candidates currently in Canada, we will support applications to other major funding programs, including NSERC and Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS).

To Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your statement of interest to arash.arami@uwaterloo.ca. Please use FOG-Exo Applicant in the subject line of the email.

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Responsibilities

• Participant recruitment & scheduling, including traveling to prospective recruitment sites.
• Coordination and management of research projects, including data entry, data transposition, maintaining study-related databases, and providing project updates to PI and study team.
• Maintaining inventory and maintenance of equipment, instruments, and data collection and analysis tools.
• Tasks related to the maintenance of Institutional Review Board processes for study approval.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in kinesiology, biomechanics, or a related field.
• Proficiency using Excel and PowerPoint, especially for plotting and presenting data in graphical format.
• Able to work for up to 20 hours per week, with extra hours if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of research concepts, practices, and problems.
• At least one year of related research experience.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Those interested should contact Dr. Bhatt providing their CV: Email:tbhatt6@uic.edu.

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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: Email:tbhatt6@uic.edu.

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PhD Program in Physical Rehabilitation Science

We are seeking motivated PhD applicants to join our interdisciplinary program that prepares the next generation of rehabilitation scientists. Our comprehensive program draws on nationally and internationally recognized research expertise across multiple departments within the University of Maryland System.

Research Areas:

• Neuromotor Control and Rehabilitation – Motor learning, balance and gait training, neuroplasticity-promoting interventions
• Musculoskeletal Performance and Rehabilitation – Exercise interventions, muscle physiology, cardiometabolic health
• Rehabilitation Engineering and Robotics – Multi-joint rehabilitation robots, assistive technology development
• Community-Based Rehabilitation – Field-based research, mobility assessment, environmental interventions
• Rehabilitation Health Services – Healthcare systems analysis, epidemiological studies, policy evaluation

UMANRRT Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Multiple postdoctoral fellowships are available through the U.S. National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) University of Maryland Advanced Neuromotor Rehabilitation Research Training (UMANRRT) Program.

Research Focus Areas:

• Biomechanics, neuroimaging, sensorimotor and cognitive characterizations related to neuromotor control in neurological disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, or aging populations
• Rehabilitation robotics, machine learning, and signal processing for improving neuromotor control and rehabilitation outcomes
• Interventional studies examining the interaction of neuromotor, biomechanical, cognitive, socio-economic factors, motor learning, and behavioral processes

Application Information

For PhD Applications: Applications must be submitted through the online application at https://www.graduate.umaryland.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/. Submit CV, 1-page statement of research interests and career goals, official transcripts, and three letters of reference. Applications with assistantship consideration due December 1st, 2025 for fall 2026 admission. Rolling admissions accepted until April 1st, 2026. For questions, contact Kelly Westlake, kwestlake@som.umaryland.edu.

For Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications: Submit cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Li-Qun Zhang, l-zhang@som.umaryland.edu and Kelly Westlake, kwestlake@som.umaryland.edu. Start date is immediate or negotiable.

Research Environment

Our program leverages state-of-the-art facilities including motion capture systems, force platforms, electromyography, virtual reality systems, neuroimaging (MRI, EEG), rehabilitation robotics, and muscle physiology laboratories. Students and fellows benefit from collaborations with the University of Maryland Medical System, bioengineering faculty at University of Maryland College Park, and established industry partnerships.

The program is committed to inclusive excellence and attracts trainees from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. We provide comprehensive support through mentorship, professional development opportunities, and access to interdisciplinary training programs including the Institute for Clinical & Translational Research and specialized centers of excellence.

Equal Opportunity: The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an equal opportunity institution. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized and are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students and fellows.

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Area of Research:
Advancing accessible technological solutions for detecting, monitoring and improving balance dysfunction.

The research involves the development and validation of novel low cost technologies to advance innovation in balance-assessment tools and balance-assistive devices designed for real-world research and clinical applications. Innovative approaches may include (but are not limited to): wearable sensors, simple mechanical devices, neuromuscular stimulation and virtual/augmented reality that will ultimately help reduce the prevalence and impact of balance deficits and falls

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the BFRC co-directors (Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin & Mark Carpenter) and core research members within the BFRC (for key members see https://balancefalls.ubc.ca/about-us/researchers) and will be expected to support collaborative scientific research that integrates basic science with clinical applications within the Centre.

Background Required:

MSc in Kinesiology, or related areas of neuroscience or engineering, completed no later than December 2025. Academic record must demonstrate academic excellence and strong research potential to be competitive for external scholarships (e.g. NSERC, CIHR).

Applicants must have a strong interest and demonstrated experience in human balance control research. Software programming skills in one or more of MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, or related programming language is required. Experience with mechatronics, signal processing, computational modeling, motion capture and/or biomechanical analyses of human movement is also an asset.

Application Information

Interested students should submit a CV, statement of interest, and names of two potential referees to the BFRC at the following email address: balance.falls@ubc.ca by the deadline of July 31st, 2025.

Applicants will be reviewed and a short interview may be requested. The successful candidate will be notified by no later than Sept 15th, 2025 and invited to apply for the PhD position within the School of Kinesiology to begin the graduate program in January 2026 or September 2026.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Any applicant requiring accommodation during the application process or to discuss accessibility needs, please contact either Dr. Mark Carpenter (mark.carpenter@ubc.ca) or Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin (jean-sebastien.blouin@ubc.ca).

Funding Information

Successful applicants will receive at least $24 000 per year for up to 4 years, in base-level financial support. Financial support would comprise a combination of Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships. Base-level support may be supplemented with internal and external Scholarships and other research funding depending on level of experience. Upon acceptance, the successful applicant will be encouraged to apply for external funding, if eligible.

Research Group

The UBC Balance and Falls Research Centre (co-directed by Drs. Jean-Sébastien Blouin and Mark Carpenter) unifies a world-class network of internationally-recognized scientists that inter-weaves fundamental balance & falls research, clinical balance assessment, and bio- engineering/technological advancements, to understand the sensorimotor control of human balance and factors that contribute to balance deficits and falls associated with age-related degenerative disorders, spinal cord injuries, vestibular disorders, brain injury and Parkinson’s disease.

The BFRC is situated in a new state-of-the-art research laboratory within the new UBC Gateway Building. The 60 m2 research facility will link community outreach facilities, Gateway health clinic and surrounding neuromechanical kinesiology labs co-located within the Gateway Building, and centralize activities with other research labs, clinical facilities, and centres of excellence across UBC and the Lower Mainland. The dedicated BFRC lab space will provide a critical hub to conduct collaborative multi-disciplinary research, concept testing and technological development for BFRC members, trainees, visiting researchers and partners. For more information on the BFRC, please visit https://balancefalls.ubc.ca/

The Balance and Falls Research Centre is committed to Inclusive Excellence as described in the UBC Strategic Plan. This commitment is a shared responsibility between all researchers, trainees, staff and industrial partners involved in the activities of the Centre. We make every effort to attract the best trainees from various natural and clinical science disciplines from diverse social identities. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training is a requirement for all Centre members, both to foster our Inclusive learning environment and to empower trainees to become future leaders who value and foster inclusion. In the Balance and Falls Research Centre environment, we do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination or bullying. In addition, UBC as an institution is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment with dedicated resources and services from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, UBC Service Centre, The Black Graduate Student Network and The First Nations House of Learning to support all students.

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The School of Kinesiology, within UBC’s Faculty of Education, one of the world’s leading faculties of its kind, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in Biomechanics of Human Movement.

Situated on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xwmə0kwəy’əm (Musqueam) people in Vancouver, Canada, the School of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) position in Biomechanics of Human Movement. The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2026, or as mutually agreed upon between the University and the successful candidate.

The successful candidate must possess a PhD at the time of application in Kinesiology or a related field (e.g., Sport Science, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering) and have expertise in human biomechanics. Post-doctoral training in human biomechanics is highly preferred. The successful candidate will contribute basic and applied research that supports the area of neuromechanical kinesiology. In addition to research into the biomechanical aspects of human movement, the successful candidate will be able to contribute to teaching in areas that require expertise and advanced knowledge in basic biomechanics and an applied area. This could include clinical biomechanics, injury biomechanics, occupational biomechanics, human factors, human robot interactions, or sports and exercise biomechanics.

The successful candidate must have: (a) a record of research dissemination, in terms of peer- reviewed articles in recognized academic journals in the field, and evidence of presentations at national and international scholarly conferences; (b) demonstrated ability (for the rank of Assistant Professor) to participate in scholarly activity and to secure competitive research funding (e.g., tri-council and partnership grants) in biomechanics, or evidence of a growing body of productive scholarly activity (for the rank of Associate Professor); (c) advanced knowledge and a demonstrated history of publications using biomechanical approaches in 3-Dimensional kinematics, kinetics, and dynamics of human movement; (d) demonstrated evidence of applying biomechanical techniques in applied setting; and (e) demonstrated potential (for the rank of Assistant Professor) or evidence (for the rank of Associate Professor) of successful teaching at all levels in biomechanics, as well as the ability to supervise and mentor graduate students. Research experience in electromyography, tissue mechanics, mechanical energy, wearable sensing and/or modelling is preferred.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a program of original, externally funded research (e.g., tri-council and partnership grants) and teach undergraduate courses in the School and contribute to the growth of the School through supervision of graduate students, participation in service activities within the University and in the broader scholarly community, and collaboration with scientists within the School and across Faculties at UBC.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a core undergraduate course in biomechanics, as well as develop and teach a new advanced undergraduate course in injury biomechanics and another advanced applied biomechanics course (e.g., sport and exercise biomechanics, clinical biomechanics, occupational biomechanics, human factors, or biomechanics of real-world activities).

The annual teaching load for this position is 9 credits (equivalent to three courses). The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in the School of Kinesiology Balance and Falls Research Centre and collaborate across the areas of neuromechanical kinesiology, as well as in other diverse research areas in the School and, more broadly, the University. The successful candidate will complement the School of Kinesiology’s strategic plans for interdisciplinary research excellence within the School and across Faculties at UBC and play a key role in generating and disseminating knowledge on the role of physical activity and health in diverse populations.

This is a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) or tenured (Associate Professor) position in the Professoriate stream. As an Assistant Professor, the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. As an Associate Professor, the appointment (rank and tenure) is subject to a positive review of the successful candidate’s record of achievements based on UBC’s appointment and tenure criteria as specified in the Collective Agreement, following the University’s established appointment processes. For more information on the review process and criteria for this stream, please visit this link. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $150,000 – $165,000 per annum for an Assistant Professor, or $170,000 – $195,000 for an Associate Professor. Starting salary is determined both by the candidate’s qualifications and experience and by their placement on the career progress scale within the UBC Faculty of Education.

The School of Kinesiology currently has 31 full-time tenure stream faculty members, 1450 full- time undergraduate students, and 200 graduate students. We offer a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with specializations in Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Multi-disciplinary Science. The graduate program includes M.A., M.Sc., Master of Kinesiology (non-thesis), Master of High Performance Coaching & Technical Leadership, and Ph.D. degrees spanning multiple disciplines in kinesiology. For further details about the School of Kinesiology and its research, please visit the School’s website at this link.

UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. The UBC Faculty of Education is one of the leading Faculties of its kind in the world, often being tied for first in Canadian rankings and ranked among the top 20 globally. Our work advances educational research and understanding of teaching and learning in a way that affirms diversity, equity, and innovation, and takes part in international collaboration in an interdependent globe. We provide a comprehensive set of programmatic offerings at the baccalaureate, magisterial, and doctoral levels. For more information on the Faculty of Education, please visit this website.

The School of Kinesiology, the Faculty of Education, and UBC are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to decolonizing, reconciliation, anti-racist, and social justice approaches to research, teaching, and service, and have a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity and teaching effectively in a welcoming environment. For more information about the Faculty of Education’s commitments and work related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, please visit this link.

Interested applicants are invited to submit an application package that includes:

1. a cover letter indicating the position being sought (two pages maximum, and please indicate whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident);
2. curriculum vitae;
3. a five-year research plan;
4. a summary of teaching interests and philosophy (two to three pages maximum);
5. evidence of teaching excellence (such as course outlines and student evaluations if available);
6. three papers that are the most significant and relevant to your research interests;
7. an equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) statement that describes and documents your contributions to EDID through your teaching, research, service, and community engagement, addressing the following three areas: (1) understanding of and knowledge about EDID, (2) track record in advancing EDID, and (3) future plans for EDID; and
8. names and contact details of three references. Letters of reference will only be requested for candidates who are advancing to the next stage in the search process.

Complete application files must be submitted in the format of one bookmarked PDF file, addressed to Dr. Robert Boushel, Director School of Kinesiology, and sent electronically to kin.hr@ubc.ca. Please indicate in the Subject Line: Biomechanics of Human Movement. Following the submission of the application, the applicant will receive an Equity Survey link via email. Completion of the Equity Survey is required as part of the application process. Accommodations are available on request for all applicants with disabilities at all stages of the search process. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact educ.hr@ubc.ca.

While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their complete application package by June 15, 2025. Questions regarding this search and the application deadline should be directed to Dr. Robert Boushel, Director School of Kinesiology at kin.hr@ubc.ca.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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The project will employ different movement analysis and psychometric measures to assess changes in biomechanical and psychological factors associated with balance and fall risk after a 4-week virtual-reality based combined action observation and motor imagery training intervention, with the ultimate aim to inform longer-term intervention strategies to improve balance and reduce fall risk in children with DCD. Under the supervision of Dr Adam Bruton and colleagues (Dr Carla Harkness-Armstrong, Dr Aliah Shaheen, the appointed candidate will work closely with the project team and take responsibility for the pilot work, recruitment, and data collection and analysis to help achieve the project objectives.

About you:

We are looking to recruit an excellent, highly motivated, and enthusiastic candidate. You will hold, or be working towards a PhD in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Neuroscience, Psychology, Movement/Sports Science, or another relevant discipline. Experience with relevant movement analysis methods (e.g., three-dimensional motion capture) and virtual reality technologies is required. It is also essential that the post-holder has a sufficient depth of knowledge about balance and postural control, and DCD. You should be able to demonstrate critical thinking, and be keen to learn and improve skills in a supportive research environment. Experience working with children and/or clinical populations such as those with movement disorders is desirable. You will become part of a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to work both independently and as a leader of a team are essential.

Main accountabilities:

• Pilot work (setup and refinement of data collection procedures, recording and development of intervention materials and procedures)
• Recruitment of children with DCD (~N=40), through existing links with national and local community groups (NB: ethical application process is ongoing)
• Scheduling and conducting testing sessions in the Biomechanics Laboratory
• Delivery of an at-home combined action observation and motor imagery balance training intervention using Meta Quest 3S and Rezzil Player virtual reality systems in children with DCD
• Assess changes in balance and postural control through quantitative measures, including movement analysis and self-report psychometric measures, and monitor adherence to and perceptions about the intervention using activity-tracking data and post-study interviews
• Collaborate in the preparation of project dissemination activities such as live presentations, demonstrations, recorded talks, magazine articles, infographics, and scientific reports/journal articles

Deadline: 30th June 2025.

Interested applicants should apply directly via the University’s website: https://careers.brunel.ac.uk/vacancy/research-assistant-research-fellow-16191-586614.html#utm_source=jobsacuk&utm_medium=jobboard&utm_content=586614&utm_campaign=online_recruitment

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Project details:

• Crowded public places often necessitate collision avoidance behaviours. This project seeks to understand the factors that influence a person’s decisions on where and how to walk (PhD position 1) and to develop computational models of this behaviour (PhD position 2).
• Experiments will involve collection and analysis of unscripted pedestrian walking behaviour across various real-world locations.
• Related research article:
  • Nikmanesh M, Cinelli ME, Marigold DS. Identifying factors that contribute to collision avoidance behaviours while walking in a natural environment. bioRxiv, 2024. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.06.11.598509v1.

Position 1

Requirements:

• Background in neuroscience, psychology, kinesiology, and/or closely related area
• Self-motivated
• Proficient research and numerical skills
• Proficient oral and written English communication skills

Assets:

• Master’s degree
• Proficient in computer programming (ideally MATLAB and/or Python)

Position 2

Requirements:

• Background in neuroscience, psychology, kinesiology, statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, and/or closely related area
• Self-motivated
• Proficient in computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
• Demonstrated computational modeling expertise
• Proficient research and numerical skills
• Proficient oral and written English communication skills

Assets:

• Master’s degree
• Proficient in statistical modeling approaches
• Experience with the design, data collection, and analysis of human behavioural experiments

Funding: Guaranteed for at least 4 years (PhD level) in agreement with current Departmental policies. It is expected that the successful applicant will apply for both internal and external scholarships when eligible.

Location: The labs is part of the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK) at Simon Fraser University (SFU). SFU is consistently ranked as one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada. The campus is located on the top of Burnaby Mountain in Metro Vancouver and is near numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

Application Process: If interested, please send (1) a brief statement of research interests and career goals, (2) a current CV, and (3) transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable to start) to daniel_marigold at sfu dot ca. Please send the statement in the body of the email and the CV and transcript documents in PDF format. In addition, please indicate which position(s) you are interested in. Positions are subject to acceptance into the graduate program in BPK at SFU. Please visit the following site for more details: www.sfu.ca/bpk/. We will start considering applications at the end of January and will continue until the position is filled.

Both research labs are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Earliest Start Date: September 1, 2025. Later start dates may be possible.

Research and Training Associated with the Department: BPK has excellent systems-level neuroscience groups, which includes the labs of Drs. Gustavo Balbinot, Dylan Cooke, Sam Doesburg, Max Donelan, Andy Hoffer, Randy McIntosh, and Alex Wiesman. Graduate students can participate in the Translational and Integrative Neuroscience graduate specialization, which offers courses and workshops (www.sfu.ca/neuro-institute/training/graduate.html). In addition, SFU’s Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (www.sfu.ca/neuro-institute.html) provides networking opportunities and seminars. Students will also be trained by Dr. Cinelli who has expertise in visuomotor control and decision-making as it pertains to collision avoidance behaviours between individuals. Drs. Cinelli and Marigold will work closely with the students to foster their skillsets and professional development to prepare them for both their current research and their future careers within or outside of academia.

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Project details:

• What drives the decision of where, when, and for how long we look at environmental features? What drives where we step or the path to walk? This project will determine the role of different factors (e.g., self-efficacy, visual uncertainty, motor cost) in these decisions.
• Experiments will involve mobile eye tracking, virtual reality, and “in-the-wild” environments
• Related research articles from the lab:
  • Da Eira Silva V, Marigold DS. Fork in the road: how self-efficacy related to walking across terrain influences gaze behaviour and path choice. J Vis 24(7): 7, 2024.
  • Domínguez-Zamora FJ, Marigold DS. Motives driving gaze and walking decisions. Curr Biol 31: 1632-1642, 2021.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree and background in neuroscience, kinesiology, psychology, &/or closely related area
  • Prospective students without a master’s degree but interested in starting at the master’s level and transferring into a PhD program after 1 year can inquire about the possibility
• Self-motivated
• Proficient research and numerical skills
• Proficient oral and written English communication skills

Assets:

• Proficient in computer programming (ideally MATLAB and/or Python)
• Experience with virtual reality (and Unreal Engine or Unity)
• Applicants with expertise in computational modeling approaches relevant to the lab’s research focus are encouraged to apply; please explain how you can contribute to the lab in your application

Funding: Guaranteed for at least 4 years (PhD level) in agreement with current Departmental policies. It is expected that the successful applicant will apply for both internal and external scholarships when eligible.

Location: The labs is part of the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK) at Simon Fraser University (SFU). SFU is consistently ranked as one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada. The campus is located on the top of Burnaby Mountain in Metro Vancouver and is near numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

Application Process: If interested, please send (1) a brief statement of research interests and career goals, (2) a current CV, and (3) transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable to start) to daniel_marigold at sfu dot ca. Please send the statement in the body of the email and the CV and transcript documents in PDF format. Positions are subject to acceptance into the graduate program in BPK at SFU. Please visit the following site for more details: www.sfu.ca/bpk/. We will start considering applications at the end of January and will continue until the position is filled.

The Sensorimotor Neuroscience Lab is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Earliest Start Date: September 1, 2025. Later start dates may be possible.

Research and Training Associated with the Department: BPK has excellent systems-level neuroscience groups, which includes the labs of Drs. Gustavo Balbinot, Dylan Cooke, Sam Doesburg, Max Donelan, Andy Hoffer, Randy McIntosh, and Alex Wiesman. Graduate students can participate in the Translational and Integrative Neuroscience graduate specialization, which offers courses and workshops (www.sfu.ca/neuro-institute/training/graduate.html). In addition, SFU’s Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (www.sfu.ca/neuro-institute.html) provides networking opportunities and seminars.

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Responsibilities: The new faculty member will be expected to teach courses each semester in any of the following content areas: motor learning and control, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, research methods, biomechanics, injury rehabilitation, modality applications, and professional development.

Additional opportunities, commensurate with experience, training, degree, and interest may include student mentorship, and teaching courses in the graduate program in kinesiology or athletic training. Finally, we seek applicants who can contribute to our strong program community of innovative teaching and activities integrating kinesiology and/or athletic training into campus and community entities as appropriate. These may include athletics, recreation, fitness facilities, and physical therapy or other health care clinics.​

To apply and the full posting details, please visit the following link: https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/details/Scholarly-Assistant-Professor—Career-Track_R-12753

For additional information, contact Julie Killinger (juliek@wsu.edu) Search Support Manager, or
Christopher Connolly, Search Committee Chair (c.connolly@wsu.edu).​

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