Research Specialist

6 months ago


Chicago, United States University of Illinois Chicago Full time
Description:

Position Summary
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research on wearable robot co-adaptation.



Duties & Responsibilities

Design, implement, and/or evaluate a method to facilitate user-robot co-adaptation in a wearable robot using data-driven machine learning prediction Mentor/supervise/assist research activities within the lab for graduate/undergraduate students regarding control, mechatronics design, data analysis, human subject experiment, experimental protocol design, result interpretation/presentations, and/or manuscript preparations. Work closely with collaborators Maintain/Assist project documentation including IRB and prepare knowledge transfer materials. Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals. Participate in writing/submitting research proposals if funding opportunities come.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required. Master’s degree in science preferred. A minimum of 3 years related research experience. Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods. Proficient in specific lab research techniques.

Preferred Qualifications
or 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


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