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The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory (http://www.kines.umich.edu/research/nrl) at the University of Michigan is looking for a talented and highly motivated applicant for a postdoctoral research position. The candidate will lead a clinical trial that seeks to test interventions to improve quadriceps strength and function after ACL injury and reconstruction.
A PhD, preferably in the area of biomechanics or athletic training, is required. The ideal candidate for this position has substantial experience in human subjects experiments involving testing with motion capture, muscle strength assessments, EMG acquisition, etc. Programming experience (e.g., LabVIEW, Matlab), knowledge of signal processing, advanced statistics, and excellent writing skills are desired and would be highly beneficial for this position. Experience with clinical trial research would also be of benefit.
In addition to the skills outlined above, ideal candidates should have excellent analytical and problem solving skills and must be able to excel in both a team and individual environment. Strong personal skills are necessary to interact with patients, parents/guardians of patients, and physicians. Since the candidate is leading data collections on this project, he/she must also have strong organizational and communication skills.
Your application (single PDF file) should contain the following information:
1. Cover letter stating your personal research interest and goals and how these overlap with the project described above.
2. Complete Curriculum Vita
3. Copy of relevant papers.
4. Names and contact information of three references.
Please directly email your application to riannp@umich.eduwith the subject line “Application for Postdoc”.
Starting Date: Summer 2019
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Application Deadline: February 15, 2019
This is a one year position with the excellent possibility of a second year based on available funding and successful performance during the first year.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please feel free to contact Riann Palmieri-Smith: riannp@umich.edu, if you have any questions about the position.
A PhD, preferably in the area of biomechanics or athletic training, is required. The ideal candidate for this position has substantial experience in human subjects experiments involving testing with motion capture, muscle strength assessments, EMG acquisition, etc. Programming experience (e.g., LabVIEW, Matlab), knowledge of signal processing, advanced statistics, and excellent writing skills are desired and would be highly beneficial for this position. Experience with clinical trial research would also be of benefit.
In addition to the skills outlined above, ideal candidates should have excellent analytical and problem solving skills and must be able to excel in both a team and individual environment. Strong personal skills are necessary to interact with patients, parents/guardians of patients, and physicians. Since the candidate is leading data collections on this project, he/she must also have strong organizational and communication skills.
Your application (single PDF file) should contain the following information:
1. Cover letter stating your personal research interest and goals and how these overlap with the project described above.
2. Complete Curriculum Vita
3. Copy of relevant papers.
4. Names and contact information of three references.
Please directly email your application to riannp@umich.eduwith the subject line “Application for Postdoc”.
Starting Date: Summer 2019
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Application Deadline: February 15, 2019
This is a one year position with the excellent possibility of a second year based on available funding and successful performance during the first year.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please feel free to contact Riann Palmieri-Smith: riannp@umich.edu, if you have any questions about the position.