Research topics:

Our Laboratory has open searches for applicants for NIH-funded post-doctoral fellowships in research projects seeking to understand the neuromuscular control of human fingers during manipulation, evolutionary computation, mathematical biology and neuroscience. She/he will learn to execute research projects that combine behavioral neurophysiology, electromyography, mathematics, genetic algorithms, robotics and biomechanical modeling. The research projects are designed to test hypotheses on the selection and execution of muscle coordination for effective manipulation, sensorimotor integration, and the nature of muscle redundancy (abundance), and the functional structure of complex anatomical systems.

Environment:

Our laboratory consists of an interdisciplinary group of graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, clinicians, and faculty in engineering, computer science, mathematics and bioengineering.

Further information about our laboratory can be found at: http://www.mae.cornell.edu/valero

Our laboratory has close ties with the interdisciplinary programs described at:
http://www.mae.cornell.edu/igert
http://biomech.mae.cornell.edu/
http://www.mae.cornell.edu/lipson
http://www.cam.cornell.edu/guckenheimer/Guckenheimer.html

Curriculum and training:

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in engineering, bioengineering or neuroscience; and a strong interest in neuromuscular control. She/he must have experience in at least two of the following: behavioral neurophysiology, biomechanical modeling and electromyography. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in fine-wire electromyography. Expertise in computer languages (e.g., C++, MATLAB, etc) is necessary.

Applications process:

Please apply electronically by submitting a PDF file including a statement of professional interests, a full CV, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to Judy Thoroughman ( jmt14 (at) cornell.edu ).

Direct inquiries to Prof. Valero-Cuevas ( fv24 (at) cornell.edu )

The position is available immediately, and applications will be received until the position is filled. Cornell University offers competitive salary and benefits.