[ME] MSc, Phd ( Texas Tech University, USA)

Graduate Research Assistant
We invite applications for three Ph.D. graduate research assistantship positions to start Spring or Fall 2009. The preferred areas of interest are in (1) reverse engineering; (2) human modeling and simulation. Qualified candidates are expected with a master degree (preferred) or bachelor degree in mechanical en gineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering or related disciplines with excellent programming ((C, Fortran, or C++) skills. For experience with kinematics and dynamics of machinery, robotics, optimization, computer graphics, geometric modeling (curves and surfaces), or real-time simulation is preferred. The review of applications starts immediately and will continue until these positions are filled.
Application procedure for domestic students could be found in the following web page:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/How.php
Application procedure for international students could be found in the following web page:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/appProc_Internat.php
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/prospect.php
In addition to following the procedure described in the above link, applicants are strongly suggested to email his/her resume, personal statement, publications, GPA/ranking, and TOEFL&GRE scores to Dr. Jingzhou (James) Yang at james.yang@ttu.edu.


Undergraduate Research Assistant
Junior or senior students with an appropriate engineering major (such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, or computerscience) with excellent programming (C, Fortran, or C++) skills are welcome to apply for these positions.

Research Topics:
•Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
o ACL Simulation
o Helmet Head Modeling
o Lifting Simulation
•Ergonomics
o Driver Ergonomics
o Industrial Ergonomics
o Office Ergonomics
•Digital Human Modeling
o Human Model-Reverse Engineering
o Seated Reaching Posture with External Loads
o Lifting Posture
o Human Jumping Simulation
o Human Hand Grasping
o Health Care Engineering
•Human-Centered Design
o Occupant Packaging
o Workstation Design
o Keyboard Design
•Multibody Dynamics
o Vehicle Dynamics
o Flexible Multibody Dynamics
o Human Motion Dynamics
o Machine Design
o Mechanisms
•Humanoid Robots
o Design and Prototyping
o Control

About the University and Department:
Texas Tech University is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University– Extensive and enrolls approximately 29,000 students in eleven colleges/schools. Texas Tech is a member of the Big 12 Athletic Conference. Additionally the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with schools of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences is closely associated with Texas Tech University; the TTUHSC campus is contiguous to the Texas Tech University campus.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering consists of twenty three faculty members from diverse backgrounds who are committed to excellence in research and education. The department has a thriving undergraduate population of 800 students and a graduate student population of 120 (80 MS and 40 PhD). Presently, departmental faculty members administer approximately $1.5 million annually in funded research. The Department is housed in a building of 55,000 sq. ft., including several well-equipped research and teaching facilities.
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Jingzhou (James) Yang, PhD
Assistant Professor and Director
Human-Centric Design (HCD) Laboratory
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas 79409, USA
Tel: 806-742-3563 ext. 229
Fax: 806-742-3540
Email: james.yang@ttu.edu