Postdoc Position Available

[Jim Patton]

Postdoctoral Research Associate
in Motor Control/Neuromechanics/Robotics
Sensory Motor Performance Program,
Northwestern University and The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
[Posted 25-Jul-2001]
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SMPP INFO:
The Sensory Motor Performance Program (SMPP) at the Rehabilitation 
Institute of Chicago (RIC) is devoted to the study of musculoskeletal, 
neuromuscular and sensory disorders that are associated with abnormal 
control of posture and movement. Faculty members have appointments in the 
Northwestern University Medical School and the Northwestern University 
Engineering School. Approximately thirty-five research staff -- including 
post-doctoral research associates, graduate students, and support staff -- 
make up a unique team of physicians, engineers, mathematicians, 
physiologists, and occupational & physical therapists for the study of 
motor and sensory dysfunctions. Our studies on healthy individuals, 
patients and mathematical models are internationally renowned in the fields 
of biomechanics, neurophysiology, and rehabilitation research. See:
<http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu>

SMPP is a part of the Rehabilitation Institute Research Corporation, the 
research arm of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. It is academically 
affiliated with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at 
Northwestern University Medical School. Many members of our staff are 
affiliated with the departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 
Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physiology, Physical 
Therapy, the Institute for Neuroscience and other departments at 
Northwestern University and in the Chicago area.

JOB DUTIES:
We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our 
group motor under a training grant provided by the National Center on 
Medical Rehabilitation Research. Research may involve, but is not 
restricted to, quantitative electromyography, neural signal processing, 
computational analysis of neuromechanics, and neural engineering, robotics 
and/or the human machine interface. The applicant will benefit from the 
mentorship of a distinguished group of senior faculty.

JOB EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should have a doctoral degree and will be expected to have a 
record of research in one or more of the following areas: motor control, 
biomechanics, neurophysiology, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience. 
Some mathematical background and/or programming ability preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants should be US nationals, or permanent residents.
EMAIL a cover letter, vita, and list of three references to:
James Patton, Ph.D.
345 E superior St., Suite 1406
Chicago,Illinois60611 USA
312-238-1277, 312-238-2208 Fax
<mailto:j-patton at northwestern.edu>

SALARY RANGE:
Contingent on educational background & experience.
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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.



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J  A  M  E  S      P  A  T  T  O  N  ,     P  H .  D .
Research Scientist
Sensory Motor Performance Prog., Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Physical Med & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Med 
School
345 East Superior, Room 1406, Chicago, IL 60611
312-238-1277 (OFFICE)  -2208 (FAX)  -1232 (LAB)  -3381 (SECRETARY)
<http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/~jim/>
<j-patton at northwestern.edu>
CELL PHONE MESSAGING (<150 char.): 8473341056 at msg.myvzw.com 
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