Universitätsprofessur W2 für "Biomechanik im Sport"

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Veröffentlicht am 11.12.2009:

SPINEFX

high-quality, experienced researcher (ER)

This position is announced by AnyBody Technology A/S, Aalborg, Denmark. The deadline for applications is 31.12.2009.

General Person Specification

Essential:

• A high quality postgraduate degree in mechanical engineering or adjunct subjects (minimum of a UK 2i or equivalent).
• IELTS and German equivalent
• Fulfill the eligibility criteria for the Marie Curie ER as outlined below

Preferred:

• A PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous research experience in the area of computational biomechanics, Finite Element Analysis and musculoskeletal simulation.
• A thorough understanding of mechanics, object-oriented software development and/or biomechanics
• Preferably knowledge of programming in AnyBody and/or ANSYS.
• Knowledge of programming in C++, OpenGL, will be an advantage
• Very good communication skills: Fluency in English, customer orientation, and presentation skills
• Independent problem solving skills, a sense of humor, and the ability to interact in a small, dynamic business environment.

We imagine that the ideal guy/girl for the job contributes to the organization with a lot of energy, curiosity and professional pride. On the other hand, we expect to present an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a growing, market leading company.
 
Please send your application to careers@anybodytech.com, subject: SPINEFX

Eligibility Criteria

1. Experienced researchers must, at the time of recruitment either be in possession of a doctoral degree, irrespective of the time taken to acquire it, or have at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience, This is measured from the date when they obtained the degree which formally allowed them to embark on a doctorate in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the host country (irrespective of whether or not a doctorate was envisaged). Furthermore, the time between graduation (which allows entering a Phd study, e.g. Master degree) and time of appointment cannot be more then 5 years as this is an initial training program.
2. Researchers are normally required to undertake trans-national mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) when taking up their appointment. Two general rules apply to the appointment of researchers in a network:
   1. Researchers can be nationals of any country other than the country of the premises of the host organization where they will carry out their project; however nationals of countries outside the EU and Associated States can only be recruited by hosts that are located in Member States or Associated States.
   2. Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. This rule does not apply in cases where a researcher is subsequently appointed in another node of the same network within the same country.

Appointment Details

The appointment is for a period of two years. Applicants are employed as a salaried member of staff within AnyBody Technology. The salary for the ER is set according to EU and local guidelines, adjusted to Danish standard. In addition the ER is allocated a travel allowance, which depends on the distance between the ERs country of origin and Aalborg, Denmark, and a one-off career development allowance.  The working place is located in Aalborg, Denmark.

The ER will undertake the research outlined in project description, including its dissemination and collaboration with SPINEFX partners, and attend a number of Network wide workshops to enhance his/her subject specific and complementary skills. The ER is also expected to engage in local training opportunities provided by the host institution.

Project Description

Spine Model

Host Organization: AnyBody Technology A/S, Aalborg, Denmark
Collaborators: Technical University of Vienna, University of Berne, TUHH Hamburg University of Technology;
 
Purpose: A key input for predicting vertebral fractures and assessing potential treatments is the detailed loading regime that acts upon the spinal segment. In this project an existing musculoskeletal model of the lumbar spine will be improved and tools will be developed to combine musculoskeletal simulations with the AnyBody Modeling System™ (AMS) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).  Furthermore, methods will be implemented that facilitate the use of medical image data to create patient specific models.
 
Methods: This project includes the implementation of new tools for FEA interfaces and patient specific modeling as well as the improvement of existing musculoskeletal models. A script-based interface between the AMS and FEA will be developed with special emphasis on the geometrical discretization of the muscle attachment areas. A facility to include CT-data in the AMS to create patient specific models will be implemented. Several scaling and morphing techniques will be used to fulfill this purpose. The existing musculoskeletal model of the lumbar spine, implemented in AnyScript will be refined to incorporate advanced joint definition, partly based on experiments conducted in other work packages, and altered spine kinematics due to pain and degeneration will be numerically investigated.
 
Impact: These developments will result in a major step understanding the spinal biomechanics. In combination with patient specific modeling, a coupling of musculoskeletal simulation and detailed FEA will ultimately result in more reliable fracture predictions and an analytical tool to investigate new treatment options.

Institution Description

AnyBody Technology (ABT) A/S, Aalborg, Denmark: ABT develops and markets the unique software the AnyBody Modeling System™ and offers consultancy, training and technical support to users. The AnyBody Modeling System™ is a breakthrough invention for simulating man-machine or other man-environment interaction and how it affects the human body. The AnyBody Modeling System™ renders the user able to determine muscle and joint forces and other biomechanical aspects of the body’s interaction with its environment. The AnyBody Modeling System™ is an open system where the user can build his own models, or the user can draw model resources from a public domain repository comprising a vast amount of models, and an entire body model totaling more than 1,000 individual muscles.
Website – www.anybodytech.com
 
Sebastian Dendorfer
Sr. Consultant, Dr.-Ing.
AnyBody Technology A/S
Niels Jernes Vej 10
DK-9220 Aalborg East
Denmark
Phone: +45 96 35 42 89
Fax: +45 96 35 45 99
Mobile: +45 50 92 55 82
www.anybodytech.com