Dr. Gil Marom
Engineering
Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is caused by mechanical damage in 180,000 annual incidences worldwide. We are looking for a motivated and talented candidates to join our research group at Tel Aviv University and work on a project that aims to provide a basic understanding of two main mechanisms that cause neurological damage post-SCI: direct injury to the nervous system and blood supply disruption.
Engineering
- School of Mechanical Engineering
The project will involve coupling SCI biomechanics models at the organ scale with mechano-electrophysiological models and vascular fluid dynamics-oxygen transport models. The project will also involve validating the models with experimental data and evaluating the relative contribution of each mechanism to the neural deficit for different SCI scenarios.
• A degree in mechanical engineering or related fields
• Experience in developing and using computational models and software tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis
To apply for this position, please send your CV, transcripts, and motivation letter to Dr. Gil Marom at maromgil@tauex.tau.ac.il and indicate “PhD Position in SCI Modeling” in the subject line.
