Doctoral Engineering RA Position in Computational FEA and Rigid Body Modeling

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at
El Paso is seeking a highly motivated and experienced graduate student
as a paid research assistant (RA) in our new Ph.D. program in Biomedical
Engineering for the Fall of 2013 or sooner if key applicant is found.
Research will be conducted in the newly established musculoskeletal
biomechanics laboratory in our new Biomedical Engineering Building.

This
doctoral level RA will focus specifically on computational models of
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and its implications on internal loading conditions. One of the general
aims in our research laboratory is to create subject-specific
computational models that quantify intersegmental kinetic differences
under varying loading and kinematic knee conditions. Toward that end, we
designed an experimental device in which knee specimens can be utilized
to evaluate how time-varying muscle loading and ground reaction forces
affect intersegmental pressures on the tibial plateau and ligament
strain. The data acquired from the knee specimen experiments are then
compared to model results under the same loading and kinematic
conditions. We believe a validated computational FEA knee model can be
used as a non-invasive resource to further the understanding and
implications of knee joint geometry, muscle force contribution, ligament
strain, and intersegmental force.

The selected Doctoral Student
will develop a robust and validated dynamic finite element (FE) knee
model, as well as co-develop a rigid body knee model. Student must have
previous experience with FE models, MRI segmenting, and meshing.

Interested
applicants should send a cover letter clearly indicating their interest
and experience, a detailed CV, and copies of representative
publications via e-mail to the contacts below. Interested individuals do
not necessarily have to have an MS in engineering. Yet, an
undergraduate degree in engineering is a must.

申请过程秘密地es Jan 31, 2013

Roger V Gonzalez, PhD, PE
Director, Leadership Engineering Program
Professor, Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso
rvgonzalez@utep.edu