Post-Graduate Research Scientist Position
            in Musculoskeletal Biomechanics

          Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery,
         Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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         Numerical and Clinical Evaluation of
              Bone Remodelling Processes
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The Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery is searching for a highly 
motivated, ambitious engineer to support the musculoskeletal 
biomechanics division of our research laboratories.

Improved knowledge of the internal loading environment of both 
the bone and soft tissue structures in human joints is considered 
a key element for optimising clinical outcome. This project is the 
continuation to a highly sucessful study, which considers the 
influences of joint reconstruction and surgical approach on the 
short and mid-term clinical functional outcome after total joint 
arthroplasty using knowledge of validated joint contact and muscle 
forces, as well as the interaction of soft tissues, total joint 
replacements and bone. This approach may help both routine and 
borderline clinical cases to be optimally planned and reliably 
reconstructed.

Specifically, the project will involve the construction of patient 
specific finite element models that are capable of remodelling, 
and an assessment of their validity against clinical data. Through 
a close collaboration with our colleagues from both the orthopaedic 
and trauma clinic of the Charité, we aim to establish a scientific 
basis for developing new strategies in surgical therapy and 
musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 

The successful candidate should exhibit a strong background in 
biomechanical engineering, work well in a team environment and 
possess strong problem solving skills. Experience with Finite 
Element modelling and knowledge of hip biomechanics is essential. 
Familiarity with the ABAQUS, PATRAN, AMIRA and geomagic software 
packages, C / C++ programming, as well as mechanical testing, 
would also be considered valuable assets. It is expected that 
the candidate will pursue a Ph.D. during their employment hours.

Since their conception some ten years ago, the research laboratories 
of the Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery have grown into a group of 
over 40 personnel under the guidance of Professor Georg N. Duda. The 
successful applicant will therefore become part of a highly motivated 
interdisciplinary team in an extremely successful scientific working 
environment.

The working languages in the group are both German and English.

For more information about our group please see:

           http://www.charite.de/cmsc

and click on the flag (top right) for an English version, if necessary.

Interested candidates should send a CV, including recent publications, 
with cover letter to:

     Dr. W. R. Taylor
     Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery
     Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
     Free and Humboldt-University of Berlin
     Augustenburger Platz 1
     D-13353 Berlin, Germany

     Tel: +49 30 450 559 529
     Fax: +49 30 450 552 995

     Email: [log in to unmask]

Our group will also be present at the ORS in San Diego in Feb 2007, which 
may provide the opportunity for meeting and allow interviews to be held.





		
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