Fully Funded PhD Offers From Queen's University, Canada

PhD Admission : The Queen's University is eeking a talented and highly motivated PhD student, interested in the study of human balance control mechanism using an experimental-computational approach. The candidate will pursue their studies at the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies (SKHS) and the position is intended to start in the Fall of 2024.

Qualifications :

The ideal candidates will have 

i. a master's degree in mechanical, electrical, biomedical engineering, or a related field

ii. research experience in biomechanics, signal processing,

control systems, and system identification

iii. data analysis and programming skills (MATLAB and Simulink), and

iv. strong written and oral communication skills (e.g. conference abstracts and journal publications).

Experience in musculoskeletal modelling (e.g. OpenSim), multibody dynamics, and programming in C++ are highly desirable.

Funding :

The position is open to both international and Canadian students and comes fully funded with a tuition support, teacher assistantship, and a complementary graduate research studentship.

Application details :

For full consideration of funding, interested students are encouraged to email Dr Pouya Amiri (p.amiri@queensu.ca) their CV, a one-page statement of interest (indicating how their interests and previous experience align with the proposed projects), and their transcripts.

Please use "PhD applicant-Balance Control" in your email subject line. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Amiri by April 6, 2024.

Queen's university is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. The Queen's University welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons.