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JOINING THE LAB

As A Participant

Interest Survey

We are always looking for volunteers to be in any of our ongoing projects. If you have an interest in volunteering as a participant in any of our studies, please reach out  to our principal research scientist Kinsey Herrin!

You may be a good fit for our studies if

  • Prosthesis Studies: You are an adult lower limb prosthesis user
  • Hip & Ankle Exoskeleton Studies: You are an adult stroke survivor or an active able-bodied adult aged 65 years or older
  • Older Adult Studies: You are an active or sedentary able-bodied adult aged 60 years old or older
  • Pediatric Knee Exoskeleton Studies: You are an 8-25 year old and you have a walking impairment that impacts your knee
  • Parkinson’s Studies: You are an adult diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Email: kinsey.herrin@gatech.edu

If you have any questions or concerns about a study you participated in, please reach out to our Principal Investigator Dr. Aaron Young aaron.young@me.gatech.edu

Joining the lab

Please note: All EPIC Lab research requires in-person data collection. We do not offer virtual or remote research projects.

High School Students: We are not currently able to accept high school students. Please do not contact the lab regarding research opportunities.

Undergraduate Students (not at Georgia Tech): Several Georgia Tech summer research programs are open to undergraduate students from other institutions. Interested students should apply directly through one of the programs listed below.

Undergraduate Students (at Georgia Tech): We recruit undergraduate researchers who have been admitted to Georgia Tech through the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program. Students interested in joining the lab should email Ethan Park [epark312@gatech.edu] with the subject line “EPIC Lab VIP Application – [Your Full Name]”. Please attach your resume or CV to the email.

  • Spring semester: Begin reviewing applications in late October, review through start of semester if positions are available
  • Fall semester: Begin reviewing applications in late March, review through start of semester if positions are available

Master’s Students: You must be admitted to Georgia Tech before contacting the lab. Students interested in joining the lab should email Ethan Park [epark312@gatech.edu] with the subject line “EPIC Lab Master’s Research Inquiry – [Your Full Name]”. Please attach your resume or CV to the email. Students must complete at least one semester of non-thesis research in the lab before being considered for a master’s thesis.

PhD Students: You can reach out before being accepted to Georgia Tech. If you are interested, email Sofia Arvelo Rojas [s.arvelorojas@gatech.edu] with the subject line: “EPIC Lab PhD Inquiry – [Your Full Name]”. Please attach your resume or CV to the email.

Postdoctoral Students: We are not currently hiring for any specific postdoctoral positions, but we are always interested in hearing from strong candidates. Any active openings will be posted on this webpage. If you are interested please email Dr. Aaron Young [aaron.young@me.gatech.edu] with the subject line “EPIC Lab Postdoctoral Inquiry – [Your Full Name]”. Please attach your resume or CV to the email.