Postdoc: Orthopedic Biomechanics & Patient-Specific Modeling

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a postdoctoral fellow in orthopedic biomechanics to develop and apply musculoskeletal models of the hand, upper extremity, and spine across pediatric and adult populations. The fellow will use 3D motion capture, imaging, and computational modeling to study movement mechanics and musculoskeletal function in orthopedic conditions.

The role emphasizes research execution, software development, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience with 3D motion capture systems and biomechanical data analysis.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python; LabVIEW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop subject-specific musculoskeletal models.
• Analyze biomechanical data and publish findings.
• Present at conferences and collaborate with clinicians and engineers.
• Assist in grant proposals and funding efforts.
• Train and supervise technical staff.
• Work toward independent funding.

Skills

3D motion capture

Biomechanical data analysis

Programming (MATLAB)

Python

LabVIEW

Education

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

3D motion capture systems

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a postdoctoral fellow in orthopedic biomechanics to develop and apply musculoskeletal models of the hand, upper extremity, and spine across pediatric and adult populations. The fellow will use 3D motion capture, imaging, and computational modeling to study movement mechanics and musculoskeletal function in orthopedic conditions.

The role emphasizes research execution, software development, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and