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Work type:Staff Full-Time
Location:Denver, CO
Categories:Postdoc / Fellow

Recently, the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science (RSECS) moved into a new $63M building housing state-of-the-art research and instructional laboratories, classrooms, offices, and innovation spaces. The Ritchie School has research strengths in biomechanics, robotics, unmanned systems, advanced materials and structures, machine learning, controls, and sensor systems with support from industry and federal sources.

Position Summary

The position calls for leading and conducting advanced research projects in human movement biomechanics in the DU Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics, and interfacing on these projects with industry and federal sponsors, graduate students, and faculty. The Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics is located within the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science, with world-class facilities, including a full motion capture laboratory with stereo radiography, experimental biomechanics laboratory with 6DOF joint simulator and mechanical test frames, and computational biomechanics laboratory.

Recently, the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science (RSECS) moved into a new $63M building housing state-of-the-art research and instructional laboratories, classrooms, offices, and innovation spaces. The Ritchie School has research strengths in biomechanics, robotics, unmanned systems, advanced materials and structures, machine learning, controls, and sensor systems with support from industry and federal sources.

The University of Denver (www.du.edu) was founded in 1864 and is the oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain region. The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering. In addition to educational opportunities, DUs location in Denver offers a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities.

Essential Functions

• The successful candidate will be working on biomechanics research to support projects in joint mechanics, including collection of in vivo laboratory measurements leading to the development of computational models.
• Current research needs include precision measurement of native and implanted knee, hip, and shoulder kinematics using stereo radiography and conventional motion capture.
• This is a one-year position, renewable for up to three years based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The positions start date is January 2, 2023. Applicants will also be considered for Research Scientist at the master’s level with sufficient directly applicable experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management ability
• Excellent oral/written communication skills and interpersonal skills 

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mechanical or biomedical engineering.
• Experience in biomedical analysis related to natural and implanted joint mechanics.
• Experience with collection of in vivo laboratory measurements.
• Record of successful publication in a related field. Ability to collaboratively write conference and journal publications and interact with potential research sponsors.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of image acquisition and post-processing using fluoroscopy/radiography.
• Knowledge of EMG, IMU, and other laboratory measurement tools.
• Knowledge of musculoskeletal modeling using OpenSim or finite element methods.

Working Environment

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit or stand in front of a computer for an extended period.
2. Ability to assist research subjects in an active motion capture laboratory.
3. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus/laboratory with the capability of transporting objects up to 30 lbs.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) December 1, 2022.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 8.

Salary Range:
In accordance with the NIH guidelines, the salary for this position is $54,840.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Research Statement including research interests and experience.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement .

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.