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Webinar on Subject-Specific Modeling of Muscle Properties in Cerebral Palsy plus Call for Applications
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

Webinar: Simulating the Effect of Contracture and Weakness on Walking Capacity in Cerebral Palsy Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 2:00pm PST Glen Lichtwark from the University of Queensland, Australia will be presenting his methods and simulation results that incorporate muscle weakness and contracture observed in cerebral palsy. Read more and register for the event. <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=123&title=Webin ar-Simulating-the-Effect-of-Contracture-and-Weakness-on-Walking-Capacity-i n-Cerebral-Palsy> OpenSim Software Developer The OpenSim team is looking for a C++ and Java software developer to join us in advancing our state-of-the-art musculoskeletal simulation software, at both the API and GUI levels. Read the full job posting here <https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=65439&lang=e n#.VKrdLp0OUUU.email> . Mobilize Center Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows The Mobilize Center at Stanford University ( <http://mobilize.stanford.edu/> mobilize.stanford.edu) a newly established National Institutes of Health (NIH) Big Data to Knowledge ( <http://bd2k.nih.gov/> BD2K) Center for Excellence, has openings for several Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows. We are searching for outstanding, creative individuals to develop and apply novel data science tools to study human mobility and health. Read more and learn how to apply. <http://mobilize.stanford.edu/call-for-applications-distinguished-postdoct oral-fellows/> NCSRR/OpenSim Visiting Scholars Program Summer 2015 at Stanford University The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) is now accepting applications for the 2015 Visiting Scholars Program. The program is a unique experience that fosters expertise and collaborations in biomechanical simulations for rehabilitation research. Up to four individuals will be chosen to visit the NCSRR at Stanford University for a 5-week period during the summer of 2015. Applications are due on February 6, 2015. <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/scholars.html> Read more and learn how to apply. --- Joy P. Ku, PhD Director, Simbios <http://simbios.stanford.edu/> Director of Communications & Training, NCSRR <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Director of Communications & Engagement, Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu/> Stanford University (w) 650.736.8434, (f) 650.723.7461 Email: joyku(a)stanford.edu

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Call for Applications: Software Developer, Postdoc, Visiting Scholars, and Workshop
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Happy New Year from the OpenSim team! There is a wide range of opportunities to work with and join the OpenSim team at Stanford, as described below. Please forward these announcements to any of your colleagues or students who may be interested. *OpenSim Software Developer* The OpenSim team is looking for a C++ and Java software developer to join us in advancing our state-of-the-art musculoskeletal simulation software, at both the API and GUI levels. Read the full job posting here <https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=65439&lang=en#…> . *Mobilize Center Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows * *The Mobilize Center at Stanford University (mobilize.stanford.edu <http://mobilize.stanford.edu/>), a newly established National Institutes of Health (NIH) Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K <http://bd2k.nih.gov/>) Center for Excellence, has openings for several Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows. We are searching for outstanding, creative individuals to develop and apply novel data science tools to study human mobility and health. Read more and learn how to apply. <http://mobilize.stanford.edu/call-for-applications-distinguished-postdoctor…>NCSRR/OpenSim Visiting Scholars Program**Summer 2015 at Stanford University* The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) is now accepting applications for the 2015 Visiting Scholars Program. The program is a unique experience that fosters expertise and collaborations in biomechanical simulations for rehabilitation research. Up to four individuals will be chosen to visit the NCSRR at Stanford University for a 5-week period during the summer of 2015. Applications are due on February 6, 2015. Read more and learn how to apply. <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/scholars.html> *Advanced User Workshop at Stanford**March 23-25, 2015 at Stanford University* We are now accepting applications for a 3-day, project-based workshop on the Stanford campus. This workshop is intended for advanced OpenSim users and developers who want to work directly with the OpenSim staff on specific research projects. We highly encourage collaborators to participate in the workshop together. Travel awards will be granted to top workshop applicants (individuals or groups). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 15. Read more and learn how to apply. <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=121&tit…> -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Call for Applications: Visiting Scholars Program and Workshop at Stanford
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 11 Dec '14

11 Dec '14

*Apply for the NCSRR/OpenSim Visiting Scholars Program**Summer 2015 at Stanford University* The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) is now accepting applications for the 2015 Visiting Scholars Program. The program is a unique experience that fosters expertise and collaborations in biomechanical simulations for rehabilitation research. Up to four individuals will be chosen to visit the NCSRR at Stanford University for a 5-week period during the summer of 2015. Each visiting scholar will receive an $8,000 stipend. During their visits, awardees will receive training and mentoring to help them reach their research goals. They will have the opportunity to participate in formal meetings, discussions with OpenSim experts, and brainstorming sessions with their fellow visiting scholars to advance their research and the OpenSim project. The Visiting Scholars Program is intended for faculty members and postdoctoral fellows with exceptional skills in biomechanics, simulation, and computer science, who will advance the field of movement science through the development of new software, biomechanical models, and outstanding research. Applications are due on February 6, 2015. Read more and learn how to apply. <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/scholars.html> *Apply to the Next Advanced User Workshop at Stanford**March 23-25, 2015 at Stanford University* We are now accepting applications for a 3-day, project-based workshop on the Stanford campus. This workshop is intended for advanced OpenSim users and developers who want to work directly with the OpenSim staff on specific research projects. We highly encourage collaborators to participate in the workshop together. Travel awards will be granted to top workshop applicants (individuals or groups). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 15. Read more and learn how to apply. <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=121&tit…> *Please forward this announcement to any of your colleagues or students who may be interested.* -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Get Involved with OpenSim Workshops and Webinars
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

*Apply to the Next Advanced User Workshop at Stanford* *March 23-25, 2015 in Stanford, CA* We are now accepting applications for a 3-day, project-based workshop on the Stanford campus. This workshop is intended for advanced OpenSim users and developers who want to work directly with the OpenSim staff on specific research projects. We highly encourage collaborators to participate in the workshop together. Travel awards will be granted to top workshop applicants (individuals or groups). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 15. Read more and learn how to apply <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=121>. *Sign up for an OpenSim Workshop in Belgium* *January 27-29, 2015 in Leuven, Belgium* Several OpenSim Fellows, including Ilse Jonkers, Friedl De Groote, Massimo Sartori, Marjolein van der Krogt, and Giordano Valente, are organizing this OpenSim workshop in Belgium. The workshop will focus on getting started with OpenSim for new research projects, including data import and using OpenSim's workflow tools. The workshop is open to beginning and intermediate OpenSim users, who have at minimum completed the OpenSim tutorials and collected their own data to process and analyze. Read more and learn how to apply. <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=115> *Tune-In to the Next OpenSim Webinar* Probabilistic Tool to Quantify the Effects of Population Variability & Model Uncertainty Dr. Bradley Davidson and Casey Myers, University of Denver Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time Read more and register <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=117> -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Postdoc Positions at Stanford in Human Movement Data Science
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 06 Nov '14

06 Nov '14

OpenSim Community - We have several openings for postdoctoral fellows at Stanford. We encourage all interested and qualified applicants to apply. Please also forward this announcement to your colleagues and students. Information about these positions is included below and also on our website <http://mobilize.stanford.edu/call-for-applications-distinguished-postdoctor…> . Best wishes, Jen --------- The Mobilize Center at Stanford University (mobilize.stanford.edu) a newly established National Institutes of Health (NIH) Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K <http://bd2k.nih.gov/>) Center for Excellence, has openings for several Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows. The proliferation of devices monitoring human activity, including mobile phones and an ever-growing array of wearable sensors, is generating unprecedented quantities of data describing human movement, behaviors, and health. Mobility data is also being collected daily by hundreds of clinical centers and research laboratories around the world. Gaining insight from these massive and complex datasets will require novel algorithms for large-scale data processing and machine learning. The Mobilize Center is bringing together leading data science and biomedical researchers to integrate and understand these data using innovative data science techniques, combined with state-of-the-art biomechanical modeling. The Center is led by Scott Delp, along with co-investigators Trevor Hastie, Jure Leskovec, Christopher Re, Stephen Boyd, Jennifer Widom, Abby King, Russ Altman, and Margot Gerritsen. Current driving biomedical problems include weight management through the promotion of physical activity, running injuries, osteoarthritis, and cerebral palsy. We are searching for outstanding creative individuals to develop and apply novel data science tools to study human mobility and health. The ideal candidate will have strong research skills in data science and biomechanics and experience developing computational methods. Prior experience with wearable sensors, statistical learning, optimization, game theory, software development, medical informatics and other data science methods is desirable. *Interested applicants should:* (1) Send a letter indicating their interest and experience, a CV, and copies of two representative publications via e-mail to mobilize-center(a)stanford.edu. (2) Complete the short online form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rrc7JurC4HfA-AiD7iJqXwdmWHvm3jzKHrVeO9BjLc…> . (3) Arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to mobilize-center(a)stanford.edu within two weeks of submitting (1) and (2). We encourage applicants to also send links to software or simulations that they have developed. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. *Stanford University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. It welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching mission.*

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OpenSim Webinar and Workshop
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

*Tune-In to the Next OpenSim Webinar Presented by the NCSRR Team* OpenSim for Open-Source Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulation: Roadmap for the Future Jennifer Hicks, Stanford University Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. PDT Read more and register <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=113> This webinar will provide an overview of the progress the OpenSim project has made over the past decade and the challenges we plan to tackle in the coming years. This talk will be a re-broadcast of our presentation at the World Congress of Biomechanics for those who didn't make it to Boston or who couldn't fit in the packed room at the conference. *Save the Date for an OpenSim Workshop in Belgium* Several OpenSim Fellows, including Ilse Jonkers, Friedl De Groote, Massimo Sartori, Marjolein van der Krogt, and Giordano Valente, are organizing an OpenSim workshop in Leuven, Belgium from January 27-29, 2015. The workshop will focus on getting started with OpenSim for new research projects, including data import and using OpenSim's workflow tools. Participants will have the opportunity to work in small breakout groups with OpenSim experts to understand how to process and analyze their own data. The workshop is open to beginning and intermediate OpenSim users, who have at minimum completed the OpenSim tutorials and collected their own data to process and analyze. More details, including information about how to apply and prepare, will follow soon on the workshop website <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=115>. -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Upcoming OpenSim Events and Opportunities
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

*Participate in the Next OpenSim Webinar* Modelling and Simulating ACL Injuries in Young Female Athletes Dr. Julia Kar, Washington University Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Read more and register <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=111> *Apply for a Funded PhD Position at the University of Saskatchewan* Ian Stavness’s lab at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada has an opening for a fully funded PhD student in Computer Science / Biomedical Engineering / Kinesiology. The student will study musculoskeletal dynamics for gait retraining in balance therapy, and create new simulation and analysis tools that can be used by the OpenSim community. Applications are due November 1. Read more and learn how to apply <http://www.cs.usask.ca/faculty/stavness/opportunity_opensim.html> -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Webinar Next Week and Sixth Knee Load Grand Challenge
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

*Participate in the Next OpenSim Webinar* Interpreting Upper-limb Dynamic Simulations in the Context of Clinical Variability Dr. Kate Saul, North Carolina State University Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Read more and register <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=109&tit…> *Missed a webinar? You can also watch past webinar recordings <http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGBiefGDmSuR5NbZFuGOrjnTBx--H-H3C>.* *Compete in the Sixth Grand Challenge to Predict Knee Loads* Collaborators at the University of Florida, University of Dayton, Scripps Clinic, University of Auckland, and Stanford University recently posted data for the Sixth Grand Challenge Competition to Predict In Vivo Knee Loads. The goal of the challenge is to predict knee joint loads that match experimental data from instrumented knee replacements. Find out more on their recent Biomch-L post <http://biomch-l.isbweb.org/threads/26918-Sixth-Grand-Challenge-Competition-…> or their Simtk project <https://simtk.org/home/kneeloads>. -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Webinar Next Week, Simtk.org Updates, and World Congress Recap
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 15 Jul '14

15 Jul '14

*Participate in the Next OpenSim Webinar* Simulating Sit to Stand - Biomechanical Insights and Practical Tips Rob Siston and Elena Caruthers, Ohio State University Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Read more and register <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=107&tit…> *Missed a webinar? You can also watch past webinar recordings <http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGBiefGDmSuR5NbZFuGOrjnTBx--H-H3C>.* *Use Simtk.org to Find New Projects and Collaborators* We've recently rolled out several improvements to Simtk.org to help you find related projects and users with similar interests. You may have already seen and tried out the list of similar projects on each Simtk.org project page (i.e., "People who viewed this project also viewed ..."). We also just launched a "Follow" button for all projects. You can review the list of project followers to identify potential collaborators or members for a local users group. If you have ideas on how to improve these features or other requests let us know <webmaster(a)simtk.org>! *OpenSim at the World Congress of Biomechanics* The OpenSim project had a very strong showing at the World Congress of Biomechanics in Boston last week. It was a pleasure to see many of you and hear a host of great talks featuring OpenSim--at the OpenSim Showcase Session and beyond. "OpenSim is everywhere" was a common refrain. If you missed the event, stay tuned to our webinar series. We plan to bring in several World Congress speakers in the coming months. -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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OpenSim Webinar, Advanced User Workshop, and More Events
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

The summer is full of OpenSim-related events, including a webinar next week, workshops, and a symposium at the World Congress of Biomechanics. Learn more about each below. *Participate in the Next OpenSim Webinar* Fast Simulation of Arm Dynamics for Real-time, User-in-the-loop Control Applications Dr. Ed Chadwick, Keele University Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Read more and register <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=103> *Apply for the Advanced User Workshop at Stanford* *University* *August 25-27, 2014 in Stanford, CA* We are now accepting applications for a 3-day, project-based workshop on the Stanford campus. Please note that we only have a few spaces available for advanced OpenSim users with well-developed projects. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until June 27 or until the workshop is full. Read more and learn how to apply <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=105&title=Advance…> . *Attend the OpenSim Symposium at the World Congress of Biomechanics* The World Congress of Biomechanics in Boston will feature a symposium showcasing research from nine investigators <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=99&titl…> from the OpenSim community. The symposium is scheduled for the morning of Thursday, July 10. Learn more about the World Congress and register on the WCB website <http://wcb2014.com/>. *OpenSim Workshop at the Summer School on Neurorehabilitation* Massimo Sartori and Monica Reggiani will lead an OpenSim workshop at SSNR 2014 in Baiona, Spain. Participants will be introduced to the theory behind simulation of musculoskeletal movement in OpenSim, along with the framework of the software architecture via hands on Matlab scripting exercises. Read more and find out how to register on the workshop website <http://www.ssnr2014.org/workshopMusculoskeletal.html> and the SSNR 2014 main page <http://www.ssnr2014.org>. *Help Out on the OpenSim User Forum* Have a few minutes to spare? Help out the OpenSim community by taking a few minutes to answer a question on the OpenSim User Forum <https://simtk.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=91>. Your input helps sustain the OpenSim project! -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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