The Computational Mechanics of Morphology at Notre Dame (CoMMaND) Lab is soliciting applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of brain mechanics. The CoMMaND Lab is associated with the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering as well as the Bioengineering Graduate Program. Current areas of research include cortical folding and the interactions between brain, skull, and dura mater, both in healthy development and in various diseases and disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our work includes finite element simulations of growing soft tissues, analysis of medical images, and theoretical analysis of instabilities in soft materials.
What we offer:
– regular interactions with colleagues and visiting speakers in both mechanical and bioengineering
– support and mentorship for professional development tailored to individual goals
– salary at or above NIH NRSA levels, with potential for renewal up to two additional years
– vibrant university community in a city with affordable cost of living
What we’re looking for:
– motivation to be the primary driver on a project in an overlapping area of interest
– strong oral and written communication skills
– enthusiasm for your own professional development and that of graduate/undergraduate students
Start date is flexible, with Summer 2019 preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
| Minimum Qualifications | Postdoctoral applicants should have a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, computer science, or related field. |
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| Preferred Qualifications | Candidates with a background in computational solid mechanics and a working proficiency in Abaqus user subroutines and/or Python are preferred. The ideal applicant will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high level of initiative, and background in biomechanics or mechanobiology in any organ or system. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please include: – cover letter indicating your experiences and interests relevant to the research of the lab – curriculum vitae – one peer-reviewed publication (if you have more than one, please choose the one most relevant to this position, or the one you feel best represents the quality of your work and writing. In the cover letter, please identify what part(s) of the paper you were responsible for.) – names and email addresses of three professional references Writing ability will be assessed based on the cover letter and CV as well as the publication. Applicants must submit all required documents to http://apply.interfolio.com/57742. |
| Department | Dean’s Office – Graduate School (43000) |
| Department Website | https://ame.nd.edu/research/faculty-research-labs/command |
| Family / Sub-Family | No Eprism / Other_No Eprism |
| Career Stream/Level | Other |
| Department Hiring Pay Range | |
| Pay ID | Semi-Monthly |
| FLSA Status | T1 – Non-exempt Temp/On-call Hourly |
| Job Category | Other |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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Posting Detail Information
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
| Job Posting Date (Campus) | 12/03/2018 |
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| Job Posting Date (Public) | 12/03/2018 |
| Job Closing Date | 01/30/2019 |
| Posting Type | Open To All Applicants |
| Posting Number | S18935 |
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