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Graduate Research Assistant - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Graduate Research Assistant - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Graduate Research Assistant - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Hiring Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023838
Posting Close Date:
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Rehab. Robotics Lab invites applications for Graduate Research Assistant. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research on wearable robot co-adaptation.
Join our dynamic, interdisciplinary team of undergraduate and graduate students, post-doc, and faculty, and engage in impactful research that pushes the boundaries in Rehab. Robotics Lab ().
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. degree in mechatronics, electrical computer engineering, biomechanics, or a related academic field.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate holds a B.S. or M.S. degree in mechatronics, electrical computer engineering, biomechanics, or a related academic field, with specific experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Programming in Python, Matlab, Simulink Real-time or similar
- Mechatronics system development and real-time control
- Experience in Arduino, Raspberry pi or similar
- Wearable Sensors (IMUs, EMG, ECG, Foot pressure sensor, etc.)
- 3D Motion Analysis (Vicon motion capture or similar system)
- Biomechanical Modeling (inverse and/or forward dynamics, Visual3D)
- Statistical analysis (SPSS, Matlab, or similar)
- Controlled human subject experiments
- Data analysis
- Lab management
- Dissemination and assist in grant proposal
The ideal starting date is May 1st, but it can be flexible.
How to apply: please send an email Dr. Kim () with the title "Research assistant/specialist/postdoctoral position in bio-mechatronics" and application materials:
1) a letter of interest, 2) a CV, and 3) contact information for two professional references. Please specify the position you apply. Please email Dr. Kim if you have any questions about this position.
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1) a letter of interest, 2) a CV, and 3) contact information for two professional references. Please specify the position you apply. Please email Dr. Kim if you have any questions about this position.
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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