Funded PhD in Biomechanics and Motor Control at Montana State University Montana State University in United States

Funded PhD opportunity in Biomechanics at Montana State University

The Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab at Montana State University is recruiting a fully funded PhD student for Fall 2026. The project focuses on wearable inertial sensor systems for continuous monitoring of slip-related falls during daily life, with research centered on biomechanics, motor control, and movement analysis.

The selected student will work with Dr. Carolin Curtze in the PhD program in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (biomechanics/motor control focus). The lab’s research includes objective assessment of motor dysfunction, balance, gait, turning, and dynamic postural control, especially using inertial sensors to study instability and sensorimotor control in daily life and clinical populations.

Preferred background: biomechanics, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, neuroscience, physical therapy, or a related field. Strong data analysis and coding skills are valued, along with curiosity, scientific rigor, teamwork, and an interest in wearable sensor technology or 3D movement analysis (motion capture, force platforms). Programming experience (e.g., Matlab) is helpful but not required.

Funding: fully funded PhD assistantship.

Application: email a CV, a brief statement of research interests/experience, and reference contact information to Carolin Curtze at [email protected]. The post also links to the faculty profile and the PhD curriculum for additional details.

Institution: Montana State University, Bozeman, United States.