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Interested in biomechanics and neural control of posture and locomotion.
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Pieter Van den Berghe
22 days ago
We’re hiring a postdoctoral associate in Biomechanics @UNOmaha! Focus: gait training for stroke survivors. Lab and/or field studies, collaboration with experts at the universty and medical center. PhD in PT, biomechanics, biomed eng, or related. 👉
biomch-l.isbweb.org/forum/biomch...
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Brian Umberger
26 days ago
Please repost! We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus.
#BiomechSky
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Tenure-track Faculty Position in Biomechanics (Open Rank), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA - Biomch-L
The School of Kinesiology (http://kines.umich.edu) at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate...
https://biomch-l.isbweb.org/forum/biomch-l-forums/jobs-and-positions/49048-tenure-track-faculty-position-in-biomechanics-open-rank-university-of-michigan-ann-arbor-mi-usa
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Brian Umberger
about 1 month ago
Please repost. The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan is seeking applications and nominations for our next Dean! Click the "leadership profile" link on the careers page below for full details. And Go Blue!
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Dean, School of Kinesiology | U-M Careers
https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/267474/dean-school-kinesiology
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The CEDE website is now up and running. Designing an experiment using EMG? Then check out this website and try the decision support tool:
cede.isek.org
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Welcome to CEDE
https://cede.isek.org/
about 2 months ago
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Jason Franz
about 2 months ago
As promised - our new post-doc position is now available!! Join our productive inter-institutional team at UNC-Chapel Hill in an ongoing NIH-funded project collaborating with friends at Utah (
reporter.nih.gov/search/nC8k4...
) Apply now (Active until filled!):
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304...
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Christopher McCrum
2 months ago
New job vacancy! Joint PhD: Prevent Falls with Augmented Reality (FallAR) at Maastricht & Hasselt Universities
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastric...
with me,
@melvynroerdink.bsky.social
Pieter Meyns &
@kennethmeijer.bsky.social
@ispgr.bsky.social
@worldfallssociety.bsky.social
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Joint PhD: Prevent Falls with Augmented Reality (FallAR) at Maastricht & Hasselt University
Joint PhD: Prevent Falls with Augmented Reality (FallAR) at Maastricht & Hasselt University
https://vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastricht-Joint-PhD-Prevent-Falls-with-Augmented-Reality-%28FallAR%29-at-Maastricht-&-Hasselt-University/825965902/
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Chris Rozell
2 months ago
Please repost! We're hiring a postdoc to work with me and
@salagapan.bsky.social
on an exciting interdisciplinary project in human neuroscience and brain-body interactions underlying effortful behavior in health and mood disorders.
siplab.gatech.edu/postdoc_ad_2...
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SIPLab
https://siplab.gatech.edu/postdoc_ad_2025.html
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Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
3 months ago
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening!📣 The Sensorimotor Learning Lab is seeking a Postdoc to join us in Fall 2025! Under the direction of
@amandastherrien.bsky.social
, the fellow will investigate the mechanisms of sensory plasticity in adaptive motor learning. Link to learn more and apply⬇️
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Peter Fino
3 months ago
We're hiring! Heath Henninger and I are hiring a research engineer to support two new new grants. Responsibilities will include developing new devices for gait perturbations and supporting biomechanical data collections. Apply here:
utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/185...
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This October, the fifth Motor Impairment Conference will take place in Amsterdam. We have an excellent list of invited speakers on various domains of motor impairment and cordially invite you to join. Abstract submission deadline is August 8th. For details see:
motorimpairment.org
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International Motor Impairment Conference – Next conference: 8-10 October 2025, Amsterdam
https://motorimpairment.org/
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Sjoerd Bruijn
3 months ago
New preprint by Yiyuan Li, with
@jvandieen.bsky.social
and others; The contribution of vestibular and proprioceptive signals to trunk stabilization varies between postural tasks and between walking speeds.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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The contribution of vestibular and proprioceptive signals to trunk stabilization varies between postural tasks and between walking speeds
Stabilizing the upright posture of the trunk relies on vestibular and proprioceptive afference. Previous studies found that the feedback responses to sensory afference vary between postures and tasks....
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.06.17.657409v1
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Sjoerd Bruijn
3 months ago
And another preprint, this one from our STEPUP consortium: "Foot placement coordination is impaired in people with Parkinson’s Disease". Too many authors to tag!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Foot placement coordination is impaired in people with Parkinson’s Disease
Background Gait instability is a common and disabling symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD), contributing to frequent falls and reduced quality of life. While clinical balance tests and spatiotemporal g...
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.06.11.659042v1
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Simon Avrillon
5 months ago
We are recruiting a PhD student to join our team and contribute to research on neuromotor interfaces for motor augmentation and recovery in both healthy individuals and patients. The application deadline is approaching soon!
amethis.doctorat.org/amethis-clie...
Collab with
@francoishug.bsky.social
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Amethis
https://amethis.doctorat.org/amethis-client/prd/consulter/offre/743
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Sjoerd Bruijn
5 months ago
New preprint with Yaqi Li, Eugenie Lambrecht and
@jvandieen.bsky.social
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www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/...
Suggestions and feedback welcome!
#BiomechSky
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The Impact of Visual Perturbations on Balance Control during Walking
Visual perturbations may lead to a perception of self-motion and affect balance control. We studied effects of different visual perturbations in 16 healthy young participants walking on a treadmill, b...
https://www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2025.04.29.651186v1
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Taylor Dick
5 months ago
We are recruiting a postdoc for an exciting multi-disciplinary project that explores the use of quantum sensors to measure muscle behaviour - looking for someone with skills in ultrasound, mocap, and EMG - funded by QLD Government's Quantum 2032 Challenge
uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uqcare...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Neuromechanics
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Full-time, fixed-term position for 3 years Base salary will range from $80,448 – $107,104 (Academic Level A) + 17% Superannuation Based at our vibrant St L...
https://uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uqcareers/job/Postdoctoral-Research-Fellow---Neuromechanics_R-49462
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Moira
5 months ago
@mrmahaki.bsky.social
@smbruijn.bsky.social
@jvandieen.bsky.social
and I are the main scientists behind LesSchuh. Do you want to help us take LesSchuh to the next level? Check out the post below :)
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Tom Buurke
6 months ago
We're hiring! The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) welcomes a talented researcher for the position of Assistant Professor to become part of our expertise network on lifestyle and prevention to connect the domains of human movement, nutrition and mental health.
shorturl.at/ZARLG
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Assistant Professor (UD) in active lifestyle and prevention | Werken bij UMC Groningen
https://werkenbijumcg.nl/-/vacatures/assistant-professor-ud-in-active-lifestyle-and-prevention/10419-02s0009ibp
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Jenna Yentes
6 months ago
Please share! Full-time sports science role working with Olympic sports. Hiring is on a quick timeline so apply soon.
@jobsinsportscience.bsky.social
tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_E...
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Athletic Assistant
Job TitleAthletic Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Department Athletic Director Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Our Commit...
https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TX/Athletic-Assistant_R-082562?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
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Meghan E. Huber
7 months ago
Postdoc opportunity to do digital twin research for human and humanoid agile locomotion with myself, Wouter Hoogkamer
@umill.bsky.social
and Donghyun Kim! See
forms.gle/FRFtLNiY7j3z...
for more info and to apply by 3/19.
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Karen Kruger PhD
7 months ago
Shriners Children's in Spokane has an opening for a clinical motion analysis engineer:
biomch-l.isbweb.org/forum/biomch...
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Andrew Pruszynski
7 months ago
If you are interested in a post-doc studying the neural control of movement in humans or NHPs, check out this program and get in touch soon!
www.uwo.ca/research/fun...
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Western Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.
https://www.uwo.ca/research/funding/students/postdoctoral_fellowship_program.html
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Sjoerd Bruijn
7 months ago
Come to Amsterdam this fall (Oct 8-10) for the International Motor Impairment Conference!
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Jeroen Aeles
7 months ago
Interested in
#Functional
#Morphology
and imaging? Looking to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship? We have an opening at the FunMorph/DynX Lab at the University of Antwerp. If you do not have a project idea but are interested, I have some for you (contact me)!
www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/vaca...
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Post-doctoral candidates: research proposals on the functional morphology of organisms via dynamic X-ray imaging | University of Antwerp
YUFE vacancies
https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/vacancies/academic-staff/?q=3843&descr=Post-doctoral-candidates:-research-proposals-on-the-functional-morphology-of-organisms-via-dynamic-X-ray-imaging
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The Viking (Gunnar Blohm)
8 months ago
I'm looking for postdocs who'd like to apply for the
@connectedminds.bsky.social
PDFs with me and collaborators to work on the following potential projects: 1. explainable neuroAI for ANN / SNN models of motor control 2. neuromorphic robotic control 3. neurorobotic artistic performance ... /1
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Attention Motor Impairment Researchers and Clinicians! Registration and abstract submission for the International Motor Impairment Conference 2025 are now open. Visit our website and find our confirmed speakers, Abstract Submission & Early bird registration:
motorimpairment.org
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International Motor Impairment Conference – Next conference: 8-10 October 2025, Amsterdam
https://motorimpairment.org
8 months ago
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We have just published this pre-print. doi:
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
. We show that linear and angular momentum are both controlled during bipedal walking. This study resulted from discussions we had on the use of foot placement to stabilise gait. Comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Simultaneous stabilizing feedback control of linear and angular momentum in human walking
Stabilizing bipedal gait is mechanically challenging. Previous studies have used the assumption that the linear momentum of the body center of mass (CoM) is controlled to analyze how gait is stabilize...
https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.01.09.632072
8 months ago
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Sjoerd Bruijn
9 months ago
Just in time for your Christmas reading list: new preprint with Yang Geng and
@jvandieen.bsky.social
: “ Upright stance is controlled close to critical stability across different postures” (
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Upright stance is controlled close to critical stability across different postures
Feedback stabilization of upright standing postures should be reflected by a time-lagged relationship between the ground reaction force (GRF) and the center of mass (COM) state. In this study, we prop...
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.12.20.629656v1
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Nadia Dominici
9 months ago
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the META MUSEUM project: Emotion and Biomarkers. This interdisciplinary project focuses on understanding emotion-induced bodily and neurophysiological biomarkers through experimental interventions.
werkenbij.vu.nl/vacatures/po...
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Vacature — post-doc on META MUSEUM: Emotion and Biomarkers
Are you fascinated by the intersection of emotions, neuroscience, and human experiences? Join our innovative research team as a postdoc and contribute to cutting-edge investigations into emotion-induc...
https://werkenbij.vu.nl/vacatures/post-doc-on-meta-museum-emotion-and-biomarkers-amsterdam-1130821
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Luca Modenese
9 months ago
Finishing the year in style with a job alert! 📢 I am seeking for a talented postdoctoral researcher/researcher to join my Neuromechanics group at UNSW. This is a 2-year full-time position focusing on predictive musculoskeletal simulations (1/3) 👇
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Research Associate/Senior Research Associate
Conduct research in the field of predictive musculoskeletal simulations, independently and as part of a team.
https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/529845/research-associatesenior-research-associate
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Dr Patsy Irizar
9 months ago
UoM are recruiting a Research Associate (10.5 months maternity cover, full time) to work on the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) in Manchester. More details about the job and how to apply can be found here
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Research Associate – English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA):Oxford Road
https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=31213
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Mike Holmes
10 months ago
#biomechanics
job at University of Toronto!
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-...
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Assistant Professor - Human Biomechanics
Assistant Professor - Human Biomechanics
https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Human-Biomechanics-ON/587038817/?s=09
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Daniel P. Ferris
10 months ago
A great lab and mentors are hiring postdocs to study robotic exoskeletons for stroke rehab!!
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Peter Fino
10 months ago
We're hiring a postdoc to work on several projects related to balance control and concussion! Please spread the word!
tinyurl.com/bdz9tnat
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Jobs | University of Utah
Founded in 1850, The University of Utah is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah, and offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate degree programs to over 30,000 students. Uni...
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François Hug
10 months ago
🆕 Open calls for postdoctoral fellowships at Université Côte d'Azur (Nice, France) ☀️ 🌴! If you completed your PhD within the last four years and have a passion for the neural control of movement, I encourage you to apply to join my research team at LAMHESS 👉
urlr.me/5VByYA
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CALL FOR POSTDOC 2025
https://univ-cotedazur.fr/universite/idex/appels-a-projets/appels-a-projets-recherche/call-for-postdoc-2025-young-researcher-excellence-fellowships-projects
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Meghan E. Huber
10 months ago
I am actively recruiting several PhD students to join my lab at UMass Amherst (you can apply as ME, BME, or CICS) to work on wearable robotics for walking/running and neuromotor control (primitives for action generation and perception)! Shoot me an email if you're interested!
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This paper is just out:
doi.org/10.7717/peer...
. We found that balance training on unstable surfaces in older adults does improve feedback responses to balance perturbations. Effects suggest that this may be mainly due to a decrease in muscle activation reducing an overshoot in the responses.
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Balance training in older adults enhances feedback control after perturbations
Background As we age, avoiding falls becomes increasingly challenging. While balance training can mitigate such challenges, the specific mechanisms through which balance control improves remains uncle...
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18588
10 months ago
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I have started my sabbatical in Nice to wind down a bit and to learn from Francois Hug on motor unit decomposition. This also gave me the time to finally leave Twitter (as I still prefer to call it) and start on Bluesky. So far this looks promising.
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10 months ago
Recruiting Ph.D. Students!! The Penn State Locomotor Control (LoCo) Lab is actively recruiting highly qualified graduate students interested in starting in Fall (Aug) 2025 to study the biodynamics and motor control of human walking.
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