Contact Us
Interested in participating in a research study?
Please contact Kristin Perrin at kperrin@umich.edu for more information about volunteering for our on-going studies
If you use a prosthesis or orthosis, you may fill out a short survey to become part of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Research Registry. By signing up for the registry, you give permission to researchers at the University of Michigan to contact you about opportunities for participating in studies based on the information you provide in the form. Click HERE to fill out the registry consent and survey! (or click the QR code)
You can also find information about study participation on umhealthresearch.org
Link to Registry
Interested in joining the lab?
Postdoctoral Fellows
We are looking for post-doctoral fellows to work on projects related to improving and assessing prosthetic control (see projects 1,2 and 4 in Current Projects). Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or related field. Desired qualifications include: strong publication record, excellent written and oral communication skills, knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, and experience in computer programming. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Gates at gatesd@umich.edu with statement of interests, cv, and names of three references.
PhD Students
Dr. Gates can advise Ph.D. students in Movement Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Robotics. Prospective students who are interested in the lab are encouraged to look through our current projects and identify which project areas best match their interests. Dr. Gates is also able to mentor students in the interdisciplinary PhD program which allows students to receive a PhD in multiple topics. The second degree program can be added after successful completion of one semester in one of the above disciplines. [see Jay Kim in alumni for example]
Master's and Undergraduate Students
Students are accepted into the lab to work on teams led by our PhD students and staff. We encourage you to look through our lab’s current projects and reach out to the contact listed for the project to learn more about any openings.
Location
Our labs and offices are located in the School of Kinesiology Building at 830 N. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (see map)
Research participants should park in the designated spaces on the side of the west side of the building (closest to State St).