Postdoc Musculoskeletal Modeling

Working at Amsterdam UMC Postdoc musculoskeletal modeling in children with cerebral palsy Do you want to contribute to an interdisciplinary project where pediatric orthopedic problems are addressed with advanced modeling solutions? Keep reading! Postdoc musculoskeletal modeling in children with cerebral palsy Questions? Copy Link € 3.724 - € • 36 hours per week Locatie VUmc fixed-term React until: 30 July 2026 The project The project aims to unravel the biomechanical and developmental mechanisms underlying foot deformities in children with cerebral palsy (CP), in order to enable earlier, more personalized, and more effective interventions to prevent lifelong mobility limitations. We will gather longitudinal weight-bearing CT and clinical gait analysis data, including data before and after treatment with orthotics and orthopaedic surgery. Using these data, we will characterize anatomical differences in bone shape and orientation using statistical shape modelling technique. Furthermore, we will estimate biomechanical loading on the bones during gait using patient-specific musculoskeletal modelling and simulate bone stresses and bone growth using finite element analyses. About your role About you We are seeking a highly motivated, talented individual with a strong interest in musculoskeletal modeling and clinical applications. In addition, you meet the following requirements: • finished or nearly finished PhD in a relevant related field, such as biomechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields; • strong interest in pediatric orthopedic research and interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical partners; • strong expertise in musculoskeletal modeling, preferably with OpenSim (Creator); • good programming skills in Matlab/Python; • a solid publication record appropriate to career stage is desirable. More junior researchers who have not (yet) obtained a PhD but fulfil all other criteria are also welcome to apply. Our offer • You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV. • A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend depending on funding. • Classification in salary scale 10: € 3.724 to € 5.867 gross for full-time employment (depending on experience). In addition to a good basic salary, we offer 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Calculate your net salary here . • Holiday hours: 194.4 per year for full time and a possibility to save additional hours. • 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs. If you travel by foot, bicycle, or car, a mileage allowance of €0.21 per km applies (up to a maximum of 40 km one way by car). • Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme. • Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension. The project falls under the CP Center of Expertise, a national expert center where a multidisciplinary team of doctors, allied health professionals, and researchers who are constantly striving to improve the care for children with CP. You will be appointed at Amsterdam UMC Research BV, department of Rehabilitation Medicine (group of ), where you will work in an enthusiastic team of young and ambitious researchers, including both postdocs and PhD's. You will work in close collaboration with the Computational Biomechanics Lab in the department of Biomechanical Engineering at TU Delft (group of Ajay Seth), where you may also spend part of your time. You will collaborate closely with a Ph-studentD on this project, who will be appointed at Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics section at TU Delft (group of Nazli Tumer), and who will be focusing on statistical shape modeling and FE analyses. Amsterdam UMC Research BV Amsterdam UMC Research BV supports non-profit scientific research. In doing so, we provide researchers with everything they need to excel. Our principal investigators (PIs) and project leaders offer support in the field of project management, finance and human resources. In medical scientific research projects, legal support is also provided. Amsterdam UMC has an open culture. This means that we hope that everyone feels welcome in our organization and that we strive to offer equal opportunities to everyone. We therefore cordially invite all interested parties to respond to this vacancy. Check out our approach to diversity and inclusion . Let's meet! Therefore don't wait until the deadline to submit your application. You can expect to receive a response to your application during the week ofAugust 10 . The first round of interviews is scheduled for the week of August 17 , so please keep this in mind. The second round of interviews is expected to take place during the week ofAugust 24 . In your motivation letter, please indicate whether you are available during this period so that we can take your availability into account. If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact , , via .