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  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Clinical Biomechanics andRehabilitation

    Applications are invited for a unique and excited Post-Doctoral
    Research Fellowship in Clinical Biomechanics and Rehabilitation to be
    carried out in the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary and
    the Departments of Physical Therapy and Surgery at the University of
    Alberta. This position is funded through an Alberta Heritage
    Foundation for Medical Research Team Grant investigating
    osteoarthritis from the genetic, cellular, tissue, pharmacological,
    biomechanical, treatment, and prevention perspective. Over 30
    scientists from the Universities of Calgary and Alberta are involved
    in this 5-year grant.

    Part of the research will be carried out in the Faculty of Kinesiology
    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. Part of the research will
    also be carried out in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
    investigating outcome research in this patient population focusing on
    functional recovery, health-related quality of life and health service
    utilization following an intervention.

    You may find more information regarding our research at www.runninginjuryclinic.com
    or www.albertaosteoarthritisteam.ca .

    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 and highly competitive.

    Preferred starting date: August 2009

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

    Reed Ferber Ph.D., CAT(C), ATC
    rferber@ucalgary.ca

    Assistant Professor
    AHFMR - Population Health New Investigator
    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)

    http://www.runninginjuryclinic.com/
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