University of Utah
Post Doc Res Assoc
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States,
Job Summary
The Neuromechanics and Applied Locomotion Laboratory and the Vision Audition and Action in Space and Time (VAAST) Laboratory at the
University of Utah
are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to work on a funded research study investigating the effects of concussions on spatial navigation and sensorimotor integration using virtual reality. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the direct supervision of Drs. Sarah Creem-Regehr and Peter Fino, and in close collaboration with faculty in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and other faculty in Health & Kinesiology, Psychology, and Physical Therapy & Athletic Training.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.Responsibilities
Programming experience (Unity, MATLAB, Python, R)Familiarity with virtual reality (VR) and / or augmented reality (AR) environmentsExperience conducting human subject research in populations with impaired neuromuscular controlA track record of journal publications and/or demonstrated interest in cognitive neuroscience, sensorimotor function, neuromuscular control of movement, locomotion, postural control, biomechanics, concussions, or brain injuryKnowledge and ability to independently implement statistical analysesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to excel in both team and individual environmentsStrong communication skills, both written and verbalMinimum Qualifications
A PhD in a relevant discipline, such as psychology, kinesiology, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or rehabilitation science
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The Neuromechanics and Applied Locomotion Laboratory and the Vision Audition and Action in Space and Time (VAAST) Laboratory at the
University of Utah
are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to work on a funded research study investigating the effects of concussions on spatial navigation and sensorimotor integration using virtual reality. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the direct supervision of Drs. Sarah Creem-Regehr and Peter Fino, and in close collaboration with faculty in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and other faculty in Health & Kinesiology, Psychology, and Physical Therapy & Athletic Training.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.Responsibilities
Programming experience (Unity, MATLAB, Python, R)Familiarity with virtual reality (VR) and / or augmented reality (AR) environmentsExperience conducting human subject research in populations with impaired neuromuscular controlA track record of journal publications and/or demonstrated interest in cognitive neuroscience, sensorimotor function, neuromuscular control of movement, locomotion, postural control, biomechanics, concussions, or brain injuryKnowledge and ability to independently implement statistical analysesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to excel in both team and individual environmentsStrong communication skills, both written and verbalMinimum Qualifications
A PhD in a relevant discipline, such as psychology, kinesiology, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or rehabilitation science
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