PhD Scholarships: Human in the loop evaluation of bone strain during rehabilitation - Southport, Australia - Griffith University

Description

Job Description

Bone responds to its mechanical environment, which is determined by muscle forces and interaction with the world. Loss of bone quality is associated to underloading, affecting ageing individuals, people returning from space flight, and people with paralysis. While it is not possible to perform in vivo measures of stress and strain applied to bone, computational modeling and simulation can be used to better understand the effect of exercise and rehabilitation on bone health and bone adaptation. This project focuses on the development of human in the loop computational models, with the aim of controlling non-invasive bionic devices to optimise the mechanical environment of bones.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about technology in rehabilitation, specifically human biomechanics, rehabilitation devices, and robotics. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however knowledge and skills relating to: mechanical, mechatronics, system, or robotics engineering; programming knowledge in C++ and python; and knowledge of finite element analysis will be highly regarded.

This scholarship is housed within the BioSpine research project, which aims to develop technologies to restore mobility and sensation for individuals with spinal cord injury. The candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians and will have the opportunity to participate in the development of cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure . For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here .

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
2. A minimum score of on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
3. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19