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Biomechanics and Athletic Training Doctoral Research/Teaching Assistantships are Available at the University of Georgia
The Biomechanics specialization, in Exercise Science in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia, is seeking qualified graduate students for the program. Dr. Kathy Simpson, Dr. Cathleen Brown Crowell and Dr. Julianne Schmidt, directors of the UGA Biomechanics Laboratory, offer research experiences in lower extremity injury, sports biomechanics, and concussion. The Ph.D. specializations in biomechanics and/or athletic training are research programs designed for advanced study and research related to the application of mechanical principles to human performance. The degrees may lead to careers in allied health occupations, industry biomechanics, laboratory research, teaching, and college/university teaching and research. Assistantships are competitive, based on students’ strengths and experiences, include financial assistance, and include tuition remission. Assistantships may be based on research and/or teaching within the department, including exercise science courses, labs, and activity courses.
Faculty areas of interest include
Dr. Brown Crowell: sports-related knee and ankle injuries, lower extremity joint instability
Dr. Schmidt: biomechanics of concussion (head impact severity, location, & frequency)
Dr. Simpson: running and dance injuries, prosthetics, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and spine motion
Students are trained in and use all lab equipment, including camera-based and electromagnetic motion tracking systems, in-ground force platforms, surface electromyography, computerized dynamic posturography, dynamometry, head impact telemetry, and various analyses software. Classes are focused on methods, instrumentation, research procedures, statistics, and other special topics.
Applicants should have:
1. A masters’ (or DPT) degree in one of the following fields: biomechanics, athletic training, physical therapy, biomedical engineering, or other exercise science related field if applying to the PhD program.
2. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills including basic computer skills.
3. Evidence of interest and experience in human subjects research, including motion analysis, clinical, or translational research.
Interested applicants may obtain more information and application instructions by clicking on the specific degree program at the link: http://coe.uga.edu/directory/departments/kinesiology
PhD Athletic Training http://coe.uga.edu/academics/degrees...letic-training
PhD Biomechanics http://coe.uga.edu/academics/degrees/phd/biomechanics
Biomechanics Laboratory https://coe.uga.edu/research/labs/biomechanics
Concussion Research Laboratory https://coe.uga.edu/research/labs/ug...rch-laboratory
and the UGA Department of Kinesiology website:
or by contacting the faculty:
Cathleen Brown Crowell, PhD, ATC
706-542-9257
browncn@uga.edu
Kathy Simpson, PhD
706-542-4385
kjsimpsonuga@gmail.com
Julianne Schmidt PhD, ATC
706-542-4388
schmidtj@uga.edu
Please include a resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, GPA and GRE scores, and 1 page statement of research interests.
The application deadline is January 10, but admissions decisions are made by mid-January, so applicants are encouraged to apply by the end of the calendar year.
-Cathleen Brown Crowell PhD, ATC
Associate Professor
University of Georgia browncn@uga.edu
The Biomechanics specialization, in Exercise Science in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia, is seeking qualified graduate students for the program. Dr. Kathy Simpson, Dr. Cathleen Brown Crowell and Dr. Julianne Schmidt, directors of the UGA Biomechanics Laboratory, offer research experiences in lower extremity injury, sports biomechanics, and concussion. The Ph.D. specializations in biomechanics and/or athletic training are research programs designed for advanced study and research related to the application of mechanical principles to human performance. The degrees may lead to careers in allied health occupations, industry biomechanics, laboratory research, teaching, and college/university teaching and research. Assistantships are competitive, based on students’ strengths and experiences, include financial assistance, and include tuition remission. Assistantships may be based on research and/or teaching within the department, including exercise science courses, labs, and activity courses.
Faculty areas of interest include
Dr. Brown Crowell: sports-related knee and ankle injuries, lower extremity joint instability
Dr. Schmidt: biomechanics of concussion (head impact severity, location, & frequency)
Dr. Simpson: running and dance injuries, prosthetics, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and spine motion
Students are trained in and use all lab equipment, including camera-based and electromagnetic motion tracking systems, in-ground force platforms, surface electromyography, computerized dynamic posturography, dynamometry, head impact telemetry, and various analyses software. Classes are focused on methods, instrumentation, research procedures, statistics, and other special topics.
Applicants should have:
1. A masters’ (or DPT) degree in one of the following fields: biomechanics, athletic training, physical therapy, biomedical engineering, or other exercise science related field if applying to the PhD program.
2. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills including basic computer skills.
3. Evidence of interest and experience in human subjects research, including motion analysis, clinical, or translational research.
Interested applicants may obtain more information and application instructions by clicking on the specific degree program at the link: http://coe.uga.edu/directory/departments/kinesiology
PhD Athletic Training http://coe.uga.edu/academics/degrees...letic-training
PhD Biomechanics http://coe.uga.edu/academics/degrees/phd/biomechanics
Biomechanics Laboratory https://coe.uga.edu/research/labs/biomechanics
Concussion Research Laboratory https://coe.uga.edu/research/labs/ug...rch-laboratory
and the UGA Department of Kinesiology website:
or by contacting the faculty:
Cathleen Brown Crowell, PhD, ATC
706-542-9257
browncn@uga.edu
Kathy Simpson, PhD
706-542-4385
kjsimpsonuga@gmail.com
Julianne Schmidt PhD, ATC
706-542-4388
schmidtj@uga.edu
Please include a resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, GPA and GRE scores, and 1 page statement of research interests.
The application deadline is January 10, but admissions decisions are made by mid-January, so applicants are encouraged to apply by the end of the calendar year.
-Cathleen Brown Crowell PhD, ATC
Associate Professor
University of Georgia browncn@uga.edu