Job Details

Post Doc Res Assoc

Position Number: 9931816
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Post Doc Res Assoc

Job Summary

The Neuromechanics & Applied Locomotion Laboratory at the University of Utah is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to work across multiple funded research studies at the intersection of balance control, wearable sensors, physical therapy rehabilitation, neurological disorders. The proposed project will include working with wearable sensors for continuous monitoring of mobility. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate on several other studies in the Neuromechanics & Applied Locomotion Laboratory spanning balance, locomotor control, and rehabilitation. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Peter Fino, faculty in the Department of Health & Kinesiology. The postdoctoral fellow will also work in close collaboration with other postdoctoral fellows, research staff, graduate students, and faculty across the University of Utah.

Requirement:

A PhD in a relevant discipline, such as kinesiology, biomechanics, engineering, or rehabilitation science

The position will stay open until filled. The funding for this position is available for 2 years, and may be renewed for additional years pending the availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience and the NIH post-doctoral salary scale.

To apply, please combine the following into a single PDF and submit online: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/
1. Cover letter describing your research interests and motivation for seeking a postdoctoral position including how this position will help achieve short- and long-term goals
2. CV
3. Names and contact information of three references.

Please directly email any questions about the position to peter.fino@utah.edu with the subject line "Application for Postdoctoral Fellow".

Responsibilities
The proposed project will include working with wearable sensors for continuous monitoring of mobility. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate on several other studies in the Neuromechanics & Applied Locomotion Laboratory spanning balance, locomotor control, and rehabilitation. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Peter Fino, faculty in the Department of Health & Kinesiology. The postdoctoral fellow will also work in close collaboration with other postdoctoral fellows, research staff, graduate students, and faculty across the University of Utah.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences
The ideal candidate will possess the following preferred qualities:

Expertise using wearable inertial measurement units for assessing joint kinematics, balance, and mobility, especially in unconstrained and free-living environments
Experience conducting human subject research in clinical populations with impaired neuromuscular control, including but not limited to people with Parkinson's disease, people with multiple sclerosis, people with mild traumatic brain injury
Programming experience (MATLAB, Python, R)
Experience using biomechanical instrumentation including instrumented treadmills, motion capture, electromyography
A track record of journal publications and/or demonstrated interest in neural control of movement, locomotion, postural control, biomechanics, concussions, rehabilitation, and / or wearable sensors,
Knowledge and ability to independently implement statistical analyses
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to excel in both team and individual environments
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46627B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00196 - Health & Kinesiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: Salary will be commensurate with experience and the NIH post-doctoral salary scale.
Close Date: 01/29/2027
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211587