Postdoc in Pain Rehabilitation

We are looking for a postdoc to do translational research on novel devices for the treatment of pain along with brain imagining studies to elucidate the working mechanism of the treatments and the condition itself.

Information about the research
Our group developed a novel treatment for phantom limb pain (PLP) using myoelectric pattern recognition (machine learning) for the decoding of motor volition, and virtual and augmented reality for real-time biofeedback. This treatment is now used worldwide. However, we are now further developing technology to fully eliminate pain due to sensorimotor impairments and this position is related to the translational research related to this work, as well as brain imagining studies.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to do literature reviews on devices, treatments, and epidemiology of pain. You will develop and test medical devices, design and implement clinical trials and also design and conduct brain imagining studies.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, psychology, or related fields. The degree should generally not be older than three years. You are expected to demonstrate good potential within research, study design and education.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210212 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1 page where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 28 May, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Associate Professor Max Ortiz Catalan, Systems and Control
E-mail: maxo@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 708461065

Information about the department
At the department of Electrical Engineering research and education are performed in the areas of Communication and Antenna systems, Systems and Control, Computer vision, Signal processing and Biomedical engineering, and Electric Power Engineering. Our knowledge is of use everywhere where there is advanced technology with integrated electronics. We work with challenges for a sustainable future in society of today, for example in the growing demands concerning efficient systems for communications and electrification.

We offer a dynamic and international work environment with about 200 employees from more than 20 countries, and with extensive national and international research collaborations with academia, industry and society. The department provides about 100 courses, of which most are included in the Master’s Programs ”Biomedical Engineering”, “Electric Power Engineering”, ”Systems, Control and Mechatronics” and ”Communication Engineering”.

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