Stroke Rehabilitation at University of Dundee

The School of Science and Engineering(SSEN) has an international reputation for excellent teaching and topical research, particularly in addressing global challenges in energy, the environment, health care, technology, forensic science and infrastructure.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher(PdR) to join a new and exciting multidisciplinary research team to quantify muscle movement following stroke. The PdR will be working with consultants, physiotherapists and research nurses from NHS Tayside&Grampian. The aim of this research is to gather evidence of the distinct patterns of muscle movement following stroke and develop predictive algorithms to identify motor-control mechanisms and processes linked with type and side of lesion, sex, age, and clinical scores such as the ARAT, proprioception, spasticity, light touch, and grip strength. The PdR will be expected to use specialist tool: high density surface-electromyography and expected to carry out its processing and analysis. While the! initial research will be conducted in Ninewells Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, the PdR will be based at the new Neurorehabilitation and Movement Analysis Laboratory at SSEN and will be provided with training opportunities (research and professional development) and according to career plans.

The appointment will be made on the University of Dundee postdoctoral salary Grade 7 scale plus superannuation with initial placement depending on achievements and experience. This contract is for a fixed term period of 2 years with the possibility of extension. An appointment may be considered if you are shortly expected to be awarded a PhD. The initial appointment will be made as a Research Assistant on the Training Grade 7 salary scale.

Your priorities will include:

• Carrying out clinical testing, analysis, testing hypotheses.
• Liaising with clinical partners and collaborators.
• Development of predictive algorithms from clinical and experimental data.

Who we’re looking for:

• Completed a PhD, or be close to completion, in biomedical engineering, computing, engineering, or related discipline.
• Ability to independently solve complex problems through research and experimentation.
• Experience with use of sEMG and signal processing.
• A track record of scientific publication commensurate with experience.
• Evidence of initiative in the formulation, planning, and implementation of research activities.

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