Job Details

Post Doc Res Assoc

Position Number: 7015288
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Post Doc Res Assoc

Job Summary

The Neuromechanics & Applied Locomotion Laboratory at the University of Utah is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to work across multiple funded research studies at the intersection of balance control, wearable sensors, physical therapy rehabilitation, and mild traumatic brain injuries (i.e., concussions). The proposed project will include working with wearable sensors for continuous monitoring of mobility, neuromechanical assessments of balance during standing and walking, and physical therapy interventions to improve balance after concussions. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate on several other studies in the Neuromechanics & Applied Locomotion Laboratory spanning balance, locomotor control, and rehabilitation. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Peter Fino, faculty in the Department of Health & Kinesiology. The postdoctoral fellow will also work in close collaboration with other postdoctoral fellows, research staff, graduate students, and faculty across the University of Utah and collaborating institutions such as Oregon Health & Science University.

Requirements:

A PhD in a relevant discipline, such as kinesiology, biomechanics, engineering, or rehabilitation science

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following preferred qualities:

Expertise in human balance control during standing and walking, especially in response to perturbations
Expertise using wearable inertial measurement units for assessing balance and mobility
Experience conducting human subject research in clinical populations with impaired neuromuscular control, especially those with acute or chronic concussion
Programming experience (MATLAB, Python, R)
Experience using biomechanical instrumentation including instrumented treadmills, motion capture, electromyography
A track record of journal publications and/or demonstrated interest in neural control of movement, locomotion, postural control, biomechanics, concussions, rehabilitation, and / or wearable sensors,
Knowledge and ability to independently implement statistical analyses
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to excel in both team and individual environments
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

The position will stay open until filled.

The funding for this position is available for 2 years, and may be renewed for additional years pending the availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience and the NIH post-doctoral salary scale.

To apply, please submit the following information combined into a single PDF:
1. Cover letter describing your research interests and motivation for seeking a postdoctoral position including how this position will help achieve short- and long-term goals
2. CV
3. Names and contact information of three references.

Please directly email any questions about the position to peter.fino@utah.edu with the subject line "Application for Postdoctoral Fellow".

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

A PhD in a relevant discipline, such as kinesiology, biomechanics, engineering, or rehabilitation science

Preferences
The ideal candidate will possess the following preferred qualities:

Expertise in human balance control during standing and walking, especially in response to perturbations
Expertise using wearable inertial measurement units for assessing balance and mobility
Experience conducting human subject research in clinical populations with impaired neuromuscular control, especially those with acute or chronic concussion
Programming experience (MATLAB, Python, R)
Experience using biomechanical instrumentation including instrumented treadmills, motion capture, electromyography
A track record of journal publications and/or demonstrated interest in neural control of movement, locomotion, postural control, biomechanics, concussions, rehabilitation, and / or wearable sensors,
Knowledge and ability to independently implement statistical analyses
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to excel in both team and individual environments
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following information combined into a single PDF:1. Cover letter describing your research interests and motivation for seeking a postdoctoral position including how this position will help achieve short- and long-term goals2. CV3. Names and contact information of three references.

Please directly email any questions about the position to peter.fino@utah.edu with the subject line "Application for Postdoctoral Fellow".

Requisition Number: PRN44505B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00196 - Health & Kinesiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 60,000-70,000 DOE
Close Date: 5/18/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197981