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    Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Clinical Biomechanics



    Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Clinical
    Biomechanics to be carried out in the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of
    Calgary. The research will be carried out in the Running Injury Clinic
    which has state-of-art equipment including an 8-camera Vicon motion capture
    system, treadmill, clinical assessment tools, and excellent computing
    facilities. The goal of the Running Injury Clinic is to educate and develop
    injury prevention and rehabilitation programs for runners and walkers of all
    ages through world-class research and clinical practice. The Clinic is
    adjacent to the world famous Human Performance Laboratory and Sports
    Medicine Centre.



    The Running Injury Clinic serves as a public facility for the clinical
    assessment of musculoskeletal injuries for walkers and runners as well as a
    dynamic research laboratory. Research projects ongoing include
    pathomechanics and optimal treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome in
    runners, validation of clinical exams and optimization of treatment for
    non-specific low back pain, pathomechanics of iliotibial band syndrome, the
    relationship between foot structure and foot biomechanics, and optimal
    treatment protocols for knee osteoarthritis using real-time feedback. You
    may find more info regarding our clinical practice and research at
    www.runninginjuryclinic.com .



    Candidates with a PhD or equivalent in Biomechanics or Mechanical
    Engineering, Physiology, or other related fields are encouraged to apply.
    The ideal candidate will also be a licensed health practitioner (i.e.
    Athletic Therapist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist) and have
    clinical experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are
    essential.



    Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.



    Preferred starting date: August 2008



    Application: Please send expressions of interest and CV via e-mail by May
    30th to:



    Reed Ferber Ph.D., CAT(C), ATC

    AHFMR Population Health New Investigator

    Assistant Professor: Faculties of Kinesiology and Nursing

    Director: Running Injury Clinic

    rferber@ucalgary.ca







    _______________________________

    Reed Ferber Ph.D., CAT(C), ATC



    AHFMR Population Health New Investigator

    Assistant Professor: Faculties of Kinesiology and Nursing

    Director: Running Injury Clinic

    University of Calgary

    2500 University Drive NW

    Calgary, Alberta

    CANADA T2N 1N4



    Office: KNB 242

    rferber@ucalgary.ca

    (403) 210-6468 (ph)

    (403) 289-9117 (fax)



    www.runninginjuryclinic.com
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