Postdoc: Biomechanical Modeling for Wearable Robotics

University Of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a research role focused on developing computational models to guide wearable robotics design. You will build musculoskeletal models, simulate human-robot interaction, and validate against motion data to inform device improvements.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD near completion in Engineering, Biomechanics, Robotics or related fields, with experience in OpenSim, AnyBody, Python or MATLAB, and a track record of publications.

Qualifications

• PhD nearing completion in Engineering, Biomechanics, Robotics or related field.
• Experience in musculoskeletal modelling or human movement simulation.
• Strong understanding of movement mechanics: inverse dynamics, muscle recruitment.
• Proficiency in modelling tools such as OpenSim, AnyBody; programming in Python or MATLAB.
• Experience in wearable robotics or human-robot interaction research.
• Peer-reviewed publications and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop musculoskeletal models to predict muscle forces and joint loads.
• Simulate human-robot interaction to determine requirements of assistive devices.
• Use simulation and optimisation to guide actuator placement and device geometry.
• Collaborate with experimental researchers to validate models against motion and EMG data.

Skills

Musculoskeletal modelling

OpenSim

AnyBody

Python

MATLAB

Wearable robotics

Human-robot interaction

Research publications

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

PhD in Engineering/Robotics

Tools

OpenSim

AnyBody

Python

MATLAB

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a research role focused on developing computational models to guide wearable robotics design. You will build musculoskeletal models, simulate human-robot interaction, and validate against motion data to inform device improvements.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD near completion in Engineering, Biomechanics, Robotics or related fields, with experience in OpenSim, AnyBody, Python or MATLAB, and a track record of publications.