[I-RIM ML] PhD position in Lower-limb prostheses - University of Groningen (The Netherlands)

[R. Carloni]

PhD Lower-limb prostheses: Optimal human-in-the-loop co-adaptation

Job description
This 4 years PhD position is a joint appointment between the research group of Prof. Dr. Raffaella Carloni (Robotics Lab <https://es.sonicurlprotection-fra.com/click?PV=2&MSGID=202206201155210139493&URLID=16&ESV=10.0.16.7295&IV=00E6A8BAFE56F34739AEFAAA474C4D93&TT=1655726123384&ESN=s%2FKo879Ikys8fdUkOgUJht9f4%2B%2FvnXniFs2Uv2tu6T8%3D&KV=1536961729280&B64_ENCODED_URL=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucm9ib3RpY3NyZXNlYXJjaGxhYi5ubC8-LA&HK=A9E8BC186FE492FA885C1E10F5FA60E282F43DCB18AC0F0F406E602888C50660 Dept. Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen) and the research group of Prof. Dr. Han Houdijk (Dept. Human Movement Sciences - Section Rehabilitation <https://es.sonicurlprotection-fra.com/click?PV=2&MSGID=202206201155210139493&URLID=15&ESV=10.0.16.7295&IV=61BB590A493E8A4AFF3D1E3F12F0D189&TT=1655726123384&ESN=%2FzXedEJMt4vel0JHoAtA438zFp%2F%2FZ5Us6UYgWpqTIJQ%3D&KV=1536961729280&B64_ENCODED_URL=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucnVnLm5sL3VtY2cvZWR1Y2F0aW9uL2h1bWFuLW1vdmVtZW50LXNjaWVuY2VzLz4s&HK=2F12898CE7FEFF94F455606C889F6625330FED01F60EFCCD11338372BF1F3198 University Medical Center Groningen).

Given the great challenge of providing people with lower limb amputation with an artificial limb that can mimic the behavior of its biological counterpart, the PhD project aims at developing a human-in-the-loop approach in which the user and the (control settings and mechanical parameters of the) prosthesis co-adapt to each other in an optimization process.

Qualifications
As this project involves translational research in both engineering and human movement science, the ideal candidate has a strong multidisciplinary interest. Specifically, the PhD candidate must be able to acquire a solid knowledge of the mechatronic background and control techniques, gain an understanding of biomechanics and the movement of people with transfemoral amputation, and have excellent communication skills to discuss and coordinate with engineers and clinicians.

Organisation
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen <https://es.sonicurlprotection-fra.com/click?PV=2&MSGID=202206201155210139493&URLID=14&ESV=10.0.16.7295&IV=59C97B55D8B637D32E664C463654E37A&TT=1655726123384&ESN=7cWt%2F7O3DHD%2BnNJk%2Be4Vvy3EfcDzF%2B0E9i%2F%2FmfQV1Lc%3D&KV=1536961729280&B64_ENCODED_URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5ydWcubmwv&HK=1EB30EA10B1D18B3F0BC929915CF4EBE2C3C6209AD20C95249B94FA0E4500585> enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative center of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programmes and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 36,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global center of knowledge.

Conditions of employment
In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, we offer:
- a salary of € 2,443 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,122 gross per month in the fourth and final year.
- a full-time position.
- a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income.
- an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance.

The preferred starting date is 1 November 2022.

Application
You may apply for this position until 25 July 11:59pm / before 26 July 2022 (CET) by means of the online application form (click on "Apply" on the advertisement on the university website):
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Information
For questions and further information regarding this position, you can contact: Prof. Dr. Raffaella Carloni, r.carloni at rug.nl <mailto:r.carloni at rug.nl> or Prof. Dr. Han Houdijk, h.houdijk at umcg.nl <mailto:h.houdijk at umcg.nl> (please do not use the e-mail addresses above for applications)


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Raffaella Carloni, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Groningen
Nijenborgh 9, Room 356
9747 AG Groningen
The Netherlands
Tel. +31 (0) 50 36 33113
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