Mines
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mechanical Engineering (musculoskeletal models and movement simulations)
Colorado
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About the role
- The postdoctoral researcher position is an exciting opportunity to meaningfully contribute to ongoing efforts in advanced multiscale muscle modeling within the NSF-funded, BII: Integrative Movement Sciences Institute.
- Model and simulation development will be accompanied by comprehensive validation of muscle behavior at the whole-body, tissue, and fiber scales.
- Katie Knaus in Mechanical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, with collaborating laboratories led by Dr.
Responsibilities
- Developing multiscale models of muscle
Requirements
- Multiple years' experience in muscle modeling and movement simulations.
- Upload a resume or CV (REQUIRED)
- Upload a cover letter (REQUIRED)
Nice to have
- Mentorship experience resulting in technical products from collaborative teams.
- Supervision of undergraduate researchers.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Musculoskeletal model development and validation in multiple relevant software packages (may include OpenSim, FEBio, Mujoko, SCONE, Anybody, etc.)
Skills
- Biomechanical data collection and processing
- Musculoskeletal model development and validation in a relevant software package (may include OpenSim, FEBio, Mujoko, SCONE, Anybody, etc.)
- Development and computational analysis of movement simulations
- Statistical design and analysis
- Excellent technical communication
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Familiarity with human musculoskeletal anatomy and muscle physiology
Compensation
- Salary Rate: $69,000 - 74,000 annually
Benefits
- Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees.
- Flexible health and dental care options
- Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for the entire campus.
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
- Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
- Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?
Company info
- We are proud to have recently opened an on-campus daycare center.
- Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society.
- We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails - and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
- Today, we are the No.
Equal opportunity
- Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
- Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.
- Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.
- Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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