One fully funded PhD position in the Healthcare Robotics and Telesurgery (HeaRT) lab at the University of Louisville (https://hrtlab.github.io/), Kentucky, USA starting January 2025.
Qualification Type: Undergraduate/Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, biomedical engineering, computer science/engineering
Location: USA; University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky
Funding for: Any student meeting Qualifications: US students, International students with valid visa
Funding: Fully funded position with Graduate Teaching Assistantship (including tuition, health insurance, and stipend) for two years
Starting Semester: Spring 2025
*Looking for candidates with:
* interest or experience with ROBOTICS and/or MECHATRONICS
* interest or experience with coding such as MATLAB, Python/C++, LABVIEW, or ROS
* interest or experience in CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS, AUTODESK INVENTOR/FUSION 360, AUTOCAD and electronics design software like AUTODESK EAGLE
* strong mechanical/electrical modeling skills
* excellent English oral and writing skills
The research will focus on healthcare and medical robotics design, mathematical modeling and control.
The position will involve using rapid prototyping tools like 3D-printing, laser cutting, etc. along with embedded electronics to build and study medical robots for a variety of novel applications.
Submit by e-mail (yash.chitalia@louisville.edu) with a CV attached.
The cover letter must outline your research qualifications and how they align with the requirements of this position.
****
Requirements: Admission to the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Louisville will be required.
Application details: https://louisville.edu/graduate/futurestudents/apply-materials/application
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
