Postdoctoral Fellow in Multi-Scale Musculoskeletal Modeling

Postdoctoral Fellow in Multi-Scale Musculoskeletal Modeling and Applied Computational Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering Department at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois

Position:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Organization:

Northwestern University

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Deadline:

ASAP

Description:

Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity on computational and mathematical modeling of human joints is available. Our current focus is on the development of three-dimensional multi-scale finite element model of the human knee. Briefly, we are interested in the computation of the mechanical states, at varying levels, in the joint’s soft tissues during the healing phases after common orthopaedic surgeries. Statistical uncertainty analyses are being conducted. This project is funded by an NIH grant managed through the Multi-Scale Musculoskeletal modeling initiative.

The successful candidate will work with the an interdisciplinary team consisting of Yasin Dhaher, Ph.D., The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and the Biomedical Engineering Department at Northwestern University,Dan Negrut,Ph.D. and DarrylThelen,Ph.D., theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison.There will also be opportunities to work with the solid mechanics research groups at the Mechanical Engineering Department at Northwestern University.The position is available immediately. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. Yasin Y. Dhaher, Director of the Neuro-Mechanics Laboratory.

Qualifications:

1.A professional level of knowledge in computational engineering generally acquired through the completion of a Ph.D. Degree in Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering.

2.Require knowledge in nonlinear elasticity and multi-scale modeling.

3.Required working knowledge in Finite Element Analysis of Nonlinear Structures.

4.Required working knowledge in Statistical Solid Mechanics.

5.Required working knowledge of Model Validation and Verification constructs.

6.Required working knowledge and experience in Abaqus (standard, explicit, and implicit), and familiarity with HyperMesh/SolidWorks is helpful.

7.Required knowledge in Matlab, C++, and Python Language.

8.Familiarity with Genetic Algorithms and Bayesian Statistics.

9.Analytical abilities necessary to understand complex problems and to resolve these problems through the application of appropriate technologies/software.

Contact:

Yasin Dhaher, Ph.D.

Northwestern University; Department of Biomedical Engineering

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Chicago, IL 60611

Phone:

312-238-1408

Fax:

312-238-2208

Email:

y-dhaher@northwestern.edu