postdoc - Rehab Robotics

[Jim Patton]

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Robotics


Position:	Postdoctoral Fellow
Organization:	Sensory Motor Performance Program,
		Northwestern University and
		the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Location:	Chicago, Illinois
Posted:	10/16/00
Deadline:	12/16/00



Description:

The Sensory Motor Performance Program (SMPP) is a multidisciplinary 
research laboratory located at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago 
(RIC) and affiliated with Northwestern University Medical an Engineering 
Schools. Members of SMPP perform basic research in the areas of 
musculoskeletal biomechanics and neural control of motion. Specific 
emphasis is placed on the study of musculoskeletal and neurological 
diseases that influence movement control.

We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our 
study on movement control in normal and hemiparetic stroke subjects. The 
research involves the application of robotics technology to the study of 
the neuropathology of following stroke. The applicant will benefit from the 
mentorship of W. Z. Rymer and F. A. Mussa-Ivaldi, both established leaders 
in the field.

Salary is contingent on educational background & experience.
More information about this position and our research is available at 
http://www.smpp.nwu.edu/.



Qualifications:

Applicants will be expected to hold an earned doctorate in Biomedical 
Engineering or related discipline, with a record of research in motor 
control, robotics, biomechanics, neuroscience, or related field. The ideal 
candidate will augment our group's expertise in clinical neuromechanical 
analysis, modeling of multijoint limb movement, control theory, haptics, 
system identification, neural networks, or learning theory. Emphasis will 
be placed on early start time.

RIC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Woman and minority 
applicants are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to 
work in the United States.
Contact:

Please send a letter, vita, and the names, addresses and email addresses of 
3-4 references to:

	James L. Patton, Ph.D.
	Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
	Room 1406
	345 East Superior,
	Chicago, Illinois  USA
	60611








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J  A  M  E  S      P  A  T  T  O  N  ,     P  H .  D .

Research Associate,
Sensory Motor Performance Program
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.

Postdoctoral Fellow
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Northwestern University Medical School

345 East Superior
Room 1406
Chicago, IL 60611		NOTE: my phone number has changed!

312-238-1277 (OFFICE)   -2208 (FAX)    -1232 (LAB)
WEB:	  <http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/~jim/>
EMAIL:	  <j-patton at northwestern.edu>
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