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Thank you for considering joining our lab! We welcome undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about footwear biomechanics, spinal biomechanics, assistive technologies, and wearable systems.

Prospective undergraduate students

If you are interested in joining our lab as a summer student, intern, or research assistant, please feel free to reach out. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for undergraduate research awards such as NSERC USRA, STAR, and Mitacs Globalink.

Prospective MSc/PhD students

Available Positions:

1 fully funded MSc Position
1 fully funded PhD Position

Position Description:

We are seeking highly motivated graduate students to join our research group at Ontario Tech University. The research involves the innovative application of computational modelling, machine learning, and wearable technology to investigate and enhance footwear biomechanics. The successful applicants will collect kinetic and kinematic data, develop finite element models to exam loading sharing in foot-shoe interactions, and use computational models to inform the design of footwear to enhance running performance.

Students will be enrolled in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ontario Tech University, with an expected start date of either May or September 2026.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience with finite element analysis (ABAQUS).
Experience with musculoskeletal modelling software (e.g., OpenSim/AnyBody)
A minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0
English Proficiency (an overall score of 6.5 or higher for IELTS)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with programming language (Python/MATLAB).
Hands-on experience with data collection is an asset.
Background in mechanical engineering, biomechanical engineering or biomechanics.

How to apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter
Academic Transcript
Sample of Writing in Engish

All interested applicants are encouraged to submit the above material in one PDF to Dr. Tao Liu (tao.liu@ontariotechu.ca). We thank all applicants for their interest, but only the short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Prospective Postdoc

Potential Postdoctoral Opportunity in Computational Biomechanics

There is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow position available, contingent on the successful funding of the Canada Impact+ Research Training Award. The award provides a comprehensive funding package of $70,000 per year for two years. Both Canadian and non-Canadian citizens are eligible, as long as they have no current affiliation with a Canadian institution and are currently studying or working outside of Canada.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on an innovative and clinically impactful project in biomechanics. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of computational models to monitor scoliosis progression and inform brace design, which will individualize and enhance scoliosis treatment, and support improved clinical decision making.

If this opportunity aligns with your interests and expertise, please feel free to connect with me or send your CV to tao.liu@ontariotechu.ca by January 31, 2026.

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