05/09/2015
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Clinical Biomechanics
Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship with Dr. Reed Ferber, Director of the Running Injury Clinic in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. As part of the University’s Eyes High Postdoctoral Scholars Competition, Dr. Ferber was chosen as one of 50 researchers on campus invited to nominate a new scholar from outside the University who will increase research capacity. We expect these candidates to be of the highest calibre with a track record that would be competitive for national and international fellowships.
We are seeking a Research Fellow who has expertise in Machine Learning or other advanced mathematical methods (e.g., Fractal Scaling Analysis, Neural Network, PCA) approaches to pattern recognition and identification of complex associations amongst biomechanical variables. Experience with 3D accelerometry would be a significant asset, as the successful candidate will work data from accelerometers via wearable technology.
Over the past 5 years, the Clinic has developed the world’s largest database of 3-dimensional biomechanical gait and clinical data. We have a network of 45 private physiotherapy/medical clinics and 14 other universities worldwide that contribute data to the database utilizing the 3D GAIT system developed by Dr. Ferber and his team. The successful candidate will have access to this growing database for the purpose of hypothesis-driven research to better understand injury aetiology, prevention, and optimal rehabilitation as related to the Eyes High theme of “Engineering Solutions for Health.”
Research will be carried out in the Running Injury Clinic which has state-of-the-art equipment including an 8-camera Vicon motion capture system, Bertec instrumented treadmill, clinical assessment tools, and excellent computing facilities. The research lab is well funded through various government and research foundation grants as well as philanthropic charitable donations. In addition, the Clinic has a strong history of research and development for the purpose of commercialization and knowledge translation.
The Running Injury Clinic staff, students, and researchers consist of bioengineers, biomechanists, clinical scientists, and certified health professionals (i.e. athletic and physical therapists) all working together in a dynamic research environment. As part of our commitment to producing world-class researchers, a professional development program will be provided to the Research Fellow recruited through this initiative along with campus‐wide programs of professional development.
Information regarding the Clinic and our research can be found here:
www.runninginjuryclinic.com
Information regarding the Postdoctoral Scholars Competition can be found here:
www.ucalgary.ca/risingstars/postdoc/recruitment
Information regarding Dr. Ferber and the competition can be found here:
www.ucalgary.ca/risingstars/researchers
Information regarding the Eyes High vision and strategy can be found here:
www.ucalgary.ca/eyeshigh
Salary: $50,000/year for 2 years with full health benefits and an additional research allowance.
Preferred starting date: January 2016
Application: Please send expressions of interest and CV via e-mail by Oct 15, 2015 to:
Reed Ferber Ph.D., CAT(C), ATC
Associate Professor: Faculties of Kinesiology and Nursing
Director: Running Injury Clinic
[email protected]
