Research Associate – Gait Retraining: The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to contribute to groundbreaking research on gait retraining for stroke survivors using a soft exosuit. Candidates with expertise in gait rehabilitation, motion capture, and assistive devices are encouraged to apply.
Research Associate – Exosuit-Assisted Gait Retraining
Designation
Research Associate
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Gait Rehabilitation, Gait Analysis, Markerless Motion Capture |
| Location | University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Omaha, NE |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Ph.D. in Physical Therapy, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field |
| Job Description | A comprehensive role including lab-based studies, home-based data collection, mentoring, and grant development. |
| How to Apply | Submit application materials electronically through the UNO Employment site, including a cover letter, CV, transcripts, and references. |
| Last Date for Apply | Review of applications begins September 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. |
Research Area
The focus of the position is on translational research in gait retraining for stroke survivors with a specific emphasis on the implementation of a soft exosuit that is scalable and reproducible.
Location
University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required:
- Ph.D. in Physical Therapy, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Orthotics/Prosthetics, or a related field.
- Experience with gait rehabilitation and/or gait analysis.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Preferred:
- Experience working with clinical populations.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in MATLAB or similar data analysis software.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Job Description
The selected candidate will work closely with a dynamic team, including faculty from UNO and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Responsibilities include conducting lab-based motion capture studies and home-based data collection utilizing portable motion capture systems. Opportunities for manuscript writing, project management, mentoring, and grant development will be included.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following documents electronically through the UNO Employment site:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts
- Names and contact information for three references
Last Date for Apply
Applications will be reviewed starting September 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Philippe Malcolm at pmalcolm@unomaha.edu.
