The University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics is dedicated to furthering knowledge about how humans perform and interact in all settings including work, transportation, defense, daily living, study and leisure.

For nearly 50 years, Center for Ergonomics research has lead to a better understanding of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and principles of human-centered technologies and man-machine interaction. This work has provided a foundation for: models of human biomechanics; models and methods to analyze and support perceptual and cognitive work; and methods to analyze and design jobs for control of musculoskeletal disorders. This klnowledge is used by a multitude of professionals to design safe and productive human environments.


Announcement: Accepting applications for faculty positions.

The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for faculty positions beginning September, 2012.

We seek outstanding candidates for faculty positions in the areas of Human Factors and Ergonomics at all levels and Production, Distribution and Logistics at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Applicants in research areas including cognitive and physical ergonomics, system safety, production systems, supply chain management, service systems, and healthcare engineering are encouraged to apply.

  
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