Scientist Instructor

Hospital for Special Surgery • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Leon Root Motion Analysis Laboratory at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, New York is looking for a research scientist at an instructor level to work in a competitive research laboratory. The Instructor position involves design and development of sophisticated musculoskeletal models for research in shoulder biomechanics modelling and specifically in the area of shoulder joint arthroplasty. The research position will require collaboration with scientists, biomechanical engineers, and orthopaedic surgeons. The position requires the ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary research team. They must manage all aspects of research projects, including: study design and setup, complex computer simulations, manuscript and report writing, advanced data and statistical analyses.

Requirements

• Minimum degree of PhD in Biomechanics.
• At least 2 years of post-doctoral training.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Experience in MATLAB and Python code development is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in musculoskeletal modeling.
• Previous experience in shoulder Biomechanical modelling and Finite Element Analysis is highly favorable.
• Additional experience in Mimics (or other imaging 3D reconstruction software) will also be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of sophisticated musculoskeletal models for research in shoulder biomechanics modelling and specifically in the area of shoulder joint arthroplasty.
• Collaboration with scientists, biomechanical engineers, and orthopaedic surgeons.
• Manage all aspects of research projects, including: study design and setup, complex computer simulations, manuscript and report writing, advanced data and statistical analyses.
• Development and automation of joint arthroplasty musculoskeletal models.
• Finite Element Analysis methods.
• Integrating imaging and functional data into customized models.

Benefits

• Additional benefits consistent with the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees