Postdoctoral position in Neurorehabilitation

At the Department of Signals and Systems, we conduct internationally renowned research in biomedical engineering, antenna systems, signal processing, image analysis, automatic control, automation, mechatronics, and communication systems. We offer a dynamic and international research environment with about 150 employees from more than 20 countries, and with extensive national and international research collaborations with academia, industry and society. The department provides more than 70 courses, of which most are included in the Master’s Programs ”Biomedical Engineering”, ”Systems, Control and Mechatronics”, and ”Communication Engineering”.

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Information about the division
At the Biomechatronics and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory we research and develop technologies to restore quality of life after traumatic events that led to amputations or motor impairments. Our research is strongly based on the decoding of motor volition via myoelectric pattern recognition and neuromuscular interfaces. We enjoy working on biomedical instrumentation, bioelectric signals processing, machine learning, biomechatronics, and human-machine interfacing. We also investigate virtual and augmented reality as a tool to provide timely and appropriate visual feedback. We are as interested in understanding the basic mechanisms of motor control, perception and their pathologies, as in translating biomedical engineering technologies to help patients in need.

Previous achievements of our group are the first bionic limb directly connected to the patient’s bone, nerves, and muscles (TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/V4UQU4392wM), and a novel treatment for Phantom Limb Pain using virtual and augmented reality (https://youtu.be/0wp-SigTeLs). Both of these projects are currently under clinical implementation.

Major responsibilities
We are searching for a skilled and motivated individual to help us developing and translating novel technologies into clinical use.

The position also includes teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1) with a possible extension of one more year.

Qualifications
Outstanding PhD degree with focus on neurorehabilitation, prosthetics, exoskeletons, or biomechatronics.

Only candidates with demonstrated scientific and engineering skills will be considered.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field. You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

 


Application deadline: 21 December 2016

For questions, please contact:
Max Ortiz Catalan, Signals and Systems, maxo@chalmers.se

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