Graduate Research Assistant

**Job Description**
The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will support an NSF-funded project focused on understanding tremor propagation (TP) in the human upper limb. This involves advanced musculoskeletal modeling, muscle fatigue modeling, and the simulation of tremor-suppression devices. The role includes literature review, modeling and simulation, and analysis to contribute to the project’s goals.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Experience or strong interest in System dynamics and control
• Experience or strong interest in Biomechanics and musculoskeletal modeling
• Experience or strong interest in MATLAB/Simulink, OpenSim, or similar modeling tools
• Experience or strong interest in Robotics, mechatronics, or rehabilitation devices
• Coursework or project experience in dynamics, control, modeling, and simulation
• Familiarity with computational modeling software (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, OpenSim)
• Interest in rehabilitation robotics or medical devices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently admitted to a graduate degree program
• Be in good academic standing
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester (nine semester credit hours during Fall, nine during Spring, three during Summer session(s)), or in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements on the degree plan.

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