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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.
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.
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.
Currently, we do not have any openings for postdoc.