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  • Research Positions, Motion & Sports Performance Lab, Stanford Children's Hospital

    The Motion & Sport Performance Laboratory at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has two openings for individuals to collect, process and analyze human movement biomechanics data. The 2700 sq. ft. laboratory recently opened in Sunnyvale, CA, and has a 14-camera Motion Analysis system with 5 force plates, a Zebris Quasar pressure mat instrumented treadmill, and a 6-camera portable MAC system. The Motion & Sport Performance Laboratory is focused on providing objective human movement data on injury prevention, movement disorders, performance enhancement, postoperative rehabilitation effectiveness, and return to sport decisions. The Laboratory serves the Children’s Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center – Stanford, covering the full range of pediatric orthopedic pathologies.

    Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center - Stanford has 6 locations throughout the greater bay area and makes available a preeminent team of Athletic Trainers, Advanced Practice Providers, Physical Therapists, Primary Care Sports Medicine Doctors, and sub-specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons covering the full range of pediatric orthopedic needs.

    #5151 Position 1: The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in exercise science, athletic training, exercise physiology, kinesiology, movement science, bioengineering or similar area. Preference will be given to ATCs with master's degrees and sports biomechanics expertise. Experience with motion capture systems, a strong knowledge of human anatomy, and the ability to interact effectively with young child, adolescent and adult clients are required. Orthopedic treatment decision-making, return to sport, and injury prevention experience is highly desired. Any combination of education and experience will be considered – solid skills outweigh academics. Please submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the skills and experience list in THIS posting, a detailed CV, and a first-authored publication, capstone project, or other example of your writing skill. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is negotiable. Informal inquiries should be directed to Michael Orendurff <morendurff@stanfordchildrens.org>. Please apply online at http://careers.stanfordchildrens.org...e-1-0-fte-days (This job description is generic)

    #5154 Position 2: The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in physical therapy and experience in pediatric orthopedic biomechanics, evidence-based practice and research project organizational skills. Experience with motion capture systems, a strong knowledge of human anatomy and the ability to interact effectively with the full spectrum of pediatric and adult client-athletes are required. Orthopedic treatment decision-making, return to sport, and injury prevention experience is highly desired. Experience with visual ultrasound of the muscle-tendon junction during movements would be a plus. Any combination of education and experience will be considered – solid skills outweigh academics. Please submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the skills and experience list in THIS posting, a detailed CV, and a first-authored publication or other example of your writing skill. Informal inquiries should be directed to Michael Orendurff <morendurff@stanfordchildrens.org>. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is negotiable. Please apply at http://careers.stanfordchildrens.org...i-1-0-fte-days (This job description is generic)

    Additional positions in the Motion & Sports Performance Laboratory are anticipated within the next 2-12 months.

    Michael Orendurff, PhD
    Director
    Motion & Sports Performance Laboratory
    Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
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