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Voluntary muscle force output typically fluctuates and the functional consequence is that the smoothness of movement trajectories may be altered, with consequences for end point accuracy and trajectory repeatability. Analysing the structure of the fluctuations in force allows insight into the dynamics of muscle contraction processes, and into the control of movement. The purpose of this project is to simulate muscle contraction to allow purported explanations of changes in the structure of muscle force records with ageing, training and fatigue to be examined. It is anticipated that this will provide important information about how the quality of muscle contraction changes with these effects.
Requirements
The successful PhD candidate will require the necessary academic credentials and skills to be able cope with PhD level study. Whilst there will be strong leadership from the supervisory team, working on their own initiative is a required skill. The successful scholarship candidate will have a keen interest in human movement. It is essential that applicants demonstrate some post-GCSE mathematics experience. Some experience in programming is desirable.
Applicants are required to have a good Honours degree (at least 2.1 or equivalent) in an appropriate subject. Appropriate subjects are considered to be Sport and Exercise Science with a clear specialisation in Biomechanics (indicated by dissertation title and transcript of modules taken), Computing, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics. A Masters in a relevant subject is desirable. More specific details about the project can be obtained by emailing Dr. Samantha Winter (S.L.Winter@kent.ac.uk). Note that the project will be co-supervised by Dr Dominique Chu (D.F.Chu@kent.ac.uk) of the School of Computing.
Funding Details
The School of Sport & Exercise Sciences is offering one Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA). Students engaged as Graduate Teaching Assistants hold a unique position in the University; they are both registered students in receipt of a scholarship award and employees of the University.
The GTA will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate plus a combined maintenance grant and salary equivalent to the maintenance grant offered by the UK Research Councils £13,726 in 2013-14.
The GTA will be offered for one year in the first instance, and extended to a maximum of three years in total subject to satisfactory academic performance at the end of the first year.
How to Apply
Applications to the University of Kent should be completed on-line
Applicants should also send a CV and covering letter to: Nicola Johnson, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent at Medway, Medway Building, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4AG. A hard copy of these can be sent by mail or a scanned copy can be sent to (N.S.Johnson@kent.ac.uk).
The closing date for applications is the 31 January 2014 with interviews to be held week commencing 24 February 2014.
Please visit our website for more information on the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences: http://www.kent.ac.uk/sportsciences/ .
Requirements
The successful PhD candidate will require the necessary academic credentials and skills to be able cope with PhD level study. Whilst there will be strong leadership from the supervisory team, working on their own initiative is a required skill. The successful scholarship candidate will have a keen interest in human movement. It is essential that applicants demonstrate some post-GCSE mathematics experience. Some experience in programming is desirable.
Applicants are required to have a good Honours degree (at least 2.1 or equivalent) in an appropriate subject. Appropriate subjects are considered to be Sport and Exercise Science with a clear specialisation in Biomechanics (indicated by dissertation title and transcript of modules taken), Computing, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics. A Masters in a relevant subject is desirable. More specific details about the project can be obtained by emailing Dr. Samantha Winter (S.L.Winter@kent.ac.uk). Note that the project will be co-supervised by Dr Dominique Chu (D.F.Chu@kent.ac.uk) of the School of Computing.
Funding Details
The School of Sport & Exercise Sciences is offering one Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA). Students engaged as Graduate Teaching Assistants hold a unique position in the University; they are both registered students in receipt of a scholarship award and employees of the University.
The GTA will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate plus a combined maintenance grant and salary equivalent to the maintenance grant offered by the UK Research Councils £13,726 in 2013-14.
The GTA will be offered for one year in the first instance, and extended to a maximum of three years in total subject to satisfactory academic performance at the end of the first year.
How to Apply
Applications to the University of Kent should be completed on-line
Applicants should also send a CV and covering letter to: Nicola Johnson, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent at Medway, Medway Building, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4AG. A hard copy of these can be sent by mail or a scanned copy can be sent to (N.S.Johnson@kent.ac.uk).
The closing date for applications is the 31 January 2014 with interviews to be held week commencing 24 February 2014.
Please visit our website for more information on the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences: http://www.kent.ac.uk/sportsciences/ .
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