Professor Monica Daley at the University of California, Irvine, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Neuromechanics lab. The postdoc will engage in research on neuromuscular control of legged locomotion and will contribute to running of lab operations and mentoring undergraduate research students.
In the UCI Neuromechanics lab, we work at the interface of biomechanics and neuroscience to study how the body and mind work together to coordinate movement. We focus on revealing the mechanisms of stable locomotion in animals, including humans. We use a range of experimental, analytical, and computational approaches to answer questions about how mechanics and sensorimotor control are integrated for stable movement. Further information about the lab can be found at https://neuromechanics.bio.uci.edu/. The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to interact with an outstanding community that includes 10 faculty (and their associated lab members) in comparative physiology and biomechanics, as well as faculty across campus through the Center for Integrative Movement Sciences (https://cims.uci.edu/).
Qualifications: Suitable applicants will have:
1) Expertise in neuromuscular physiology, musculoskeletal biomechanics, sensorimotor control and/or modeling and simulation of legged locomotion.
2) A PhD in a relevant field by the start date.
3) A peer-reviewed publication record appropriate for career stage,
4) Strong technical knowledge of biomechanics and statistics and experience coding in Matlab, Python or another suitable coding language,
5) Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
6) Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative team environment.
7) Good organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail, to ensure smooth running of research activities.
8) A keen interest in effective science communication and community engagement.
The appointment is for two years at 100% time, with a comprehensive benefits package. Continuation beyond the initial contract will be based on performance and availability of funding. Salary range is between $60,000-$71,952 per year based on years of postdoctoral experience using UCI’s salary scales. Desired start date is October 1st, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Applicants should submit:
1) Cover letter describing your qualifications, accomplishments, and research interests,
2) A current curriculum vitae,
3) Contact information (including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers) for three references.
Please submit application materials through the UC Recruit portal (https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08572). References will be contacted before any offer is made. For questions about the position or to discuss specific projects of interest, please contact Prof. Monica Daley at madaley@uci.edu.
We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to promoting diversity and inclusive excellence in the academic community. Recruitment fellowships may be available to competitive candidates from backgrounds that are underrepresented in biomedical sciences (https://inclusion.bio.uci.edu/funding/diversity-postdoctoral-fellowships ). The UCI School of Biological Sciences is a national leader in programs designed to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the biomedical sciences and is firmly committed to the ideals of equity, diversity, and inclusion (https://inclusion.bio.uci.edu/ ). UCI is an HSI, an AANAPISI, and a charter member of the AAAS SEA-Change initiative that supports institutional efforts to increase access and success for students, faculty, and staff from groups that have been marginalized in STEM (https://inclusion.uci.edu/action-plan/msi/uci-sea-change ).
