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Applications are being accepted for a doctoral graduate assistantship in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation at Old Dominion University (ODU), Norfolk, VA for Fall 2021. The deadline for applications is April 5th, 2021.
This opportunity will focus on assisting with research in the area of falls and balance control in older adults and clinical populations. Potential candidates with backgrounds in neurological rehabilitation, motor control, and/or neurophysiology of posture and falls risk assessment are encouraged to apply.
The Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation at ODU is designed for a broad range of students including those with a kinesiology/exercise science background as well as rehabilitation professionals (i.e., athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists or speech/language pathologists) who are interested in becoming leaders, teachers and scholars in their respective fields. This interprofessional program features faculty from the College of Health Sciences and the College of Education. The curriculum's core has a broad focus on neurophysiology, motor control and motor learning.
Further information about the PhD program can be found at:
https://www.odu.edu/rehabsci/phd-kinesiology-rehabilitation
Further information about the facilities, research areas and faculty can be found at: https://www.odu.edu/rehabsci/research
Highly motivated students who are interested in developing their research skills and understanding of movement control, especially related to balance, posture and falls are encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with individual faculty members in their area of interest.
For further information contact either:
Dr. Brittany Spear Samulski, PT, DPT, PhD
Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
4608 Hampton Blvd
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
Email: bspear@odu.edu
This opportunity will focus on assisting with research in the area of falls and balance control in older adults and clinical populations. Potential candidates with backgrounds in neurological rehabilitation, motor control, and/or neurophysiology of posture and falls risk assessment are encouraged to apply.
The Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation at ODU is designed for a broad range of students including those with a kinesiology/exercise science background as well as rehabilitation professionals (i.e., athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists or speech/language pathologists) who are interested in becoming leaders, teachers and scholars in their respective fields. This interprofessional program features faculty from the College of Health Sciences and the College of Education. The curriculum's core has a broad focus on neurophysiology, motor control and motor learning.
Further information about the PhD program can be found at:
https://www.odu.edu/rehabsci/phd-kinesiology-rehabilitation
Further information about the facilities, research areas and faculty can be found at: https://www.odu.edu/rehabsci/research
Highly motivated students who are interested in developing their research skills and understanding of movement control, especially related to balance, posture and falls are encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with individual faculty members in their area of interest.
For further information contact either:
Dr. Brittany Spear Samulski, PT, DPT, PhD
Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
4608 Hampton Blvd
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
Email: bspear@odu.edu