Job Offer : ÉGraduate Student or Postdoctoral Fellow for the Evaluation of a Motorized Hand Exoskeleton | CRIR, UdeM

Graduate Student or Postdoctoral Fellow for the Evaluation of a Motorized Hand Exoskeleton

Job Description

We are seeking a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow to evaluate the usability, acceptability, and effectiveness of a new motorized hand exoskeleton. This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in contributing to the final development phases of this innovative technology designed for people with sensorimotor impairments in a neurorehabilitation context.

Main Tasks

• Contribute to the development and evaluation of new rehabilitation technologies and practices.
• Participate in therapeutic interventions for hand rehabilitation, such as constraint-induced movement therapy or mirror therapy.
• Work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct literature reviews, perform statistical analyses, and write reports or scientific articles.

Required Profile

• Hold a Master’s degree in a field related to physical rehabilitation (e.g., occupational therapy, physiotherapy), physical activity, or kinesiology, and possess licensure from a recognized professional regulatory body.
• Exhibit a strong interest in the development and evaluation of new rehabilitation technologies.
• Demonstrate strong reading, oral communication, and writing skills in both French and English.
• Have clinical or research experience with individuals living with sensorimotor impairments and functional disabilities, and/or with healthcare professionals.

To Apply

Interested candidates must enroll in either the Master’s or Doctoral program in Rehabilitation Sciences at Université de Montréal as soon as possible. The anticipated start date is September 2025.

To apply, please send your application to: johanne.higgins@umontreal.ca

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