Description
Area: Biomechanics
Duration: One year, with possibility of renewal
Start Date: Summer 2025
Salary: $60,000 CAD per year, plus Alberta Blue Cross Plan C Health Insurance benefits
The Human Performance Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanics.
Job Description:
This position provides biomechanical, technical, engineering, and mathematical support to a variety of ongoing industry and academic research projects. In addition, a key aspect of this role is to provide advice and mentorship to students, technicians, and interns. The incumbent will be working on a variety of research projects at the same time with multiple complex issues which will require good time management, the ability to adapt to continuous changes and shifting in priorities and the ability to learn new technologies and data analysis methods as needed.
Work will primarily be carried out on industry projects consisting of biomechanical data collection, analysis, and report/manuscript submission. There is a strong focus on the sporting goods industry. The projects typically involve the use of human subjects but are sometimes restricted to dealing with mechanical systems. There is a strong mathematical component to the work as data analysis involving vector based and time series analysis are a pre-requisite for this position. This is a full-time position that may occasionally require working evenings and/or weekends.
Specifically, to this position, expertise in neural networks, pattern recognition, and machine learning will be required/preferred. Additionally, experience working with Inertial Measurement Units, and the ability to code and develop algorithms will also be required.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a PhD with specialization in Biomechanics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related fields.
Application Details:
BSHR ¿ Biomechanigg Sport & Health Research Inc. (http://www.biomechanigg.com/) is a company that works out of the Human Performance Lab (http://www.ucalgary.ca/hpl/) at the University of Calgary. Our group consists of about 10 individuals, including Technicians, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Graduate Students, administrative staff, and faculty members. Our objective is to be the global leader in research related to movement, exercise, and sport and to support our clients throughout the complete product development life cycle from ideation to commercialization. Some of our current clients include adidas, Dr. Scholl¿s, adidas, Orpyx and CCM. From an employer perspective, our mission is to prepare everyone who comes to BSHR for their next stage in life.
Please email your application as a single .pdf document on or before May 31st, 2025 via email to Dr. Benno Nigg (c/o Juliana Cyr juliana.heinzcyr@ucalgary.ca)
All applications must include:
- a letter of interest including date of availability, suitability and motivation for the role, including a brief summary of past, current and future research interests and accomplishments
- a current curriculum vitae (CV);
- official or unofficial copy of diploma(s)/university certificate(s);
- a copy of two recent, peer-reviewed journal/chapter publications or conference presentations, and;
- the name and contact information including email addresses for at least two (2) referees who have knowledge of your research and academic experience.*
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply.
Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
