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Highly motivated, qualified graduate students are invited to apply for the Kinesiology PhD program and purse their doctoral degree with Dr. Jianhua (Jerry) Wu at Georgia State University.
Dr. Jerry Wu’s research has been focused on (a) understanding the effect of early motor intervention (such as treadmill stepping training and “sticky mittens” training) on motor, cognitive, and language development in children with Down syndrome and (b) biomechanical modeling of motor skills such as walking and hopping in children with and without disabilities such as Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Dr. Wu has published his research work in high-impact journals including Journal of Biomechanics, Experimental Brain Research, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, and Physical Therapy Journal. He is the recipient of the Jean Landa Pytel Award for Diversity Mentorship in Biomechanics from the American Society of Biomechanics in 2021. Dr. Wu’s current research is funded by the National Institutes of Health (R21HD105879, R21HD115132) to study infants with Down syndrome.
The Kinesiology PhD program at Georgia State University is a research-focused, multidisciplinary program with faculty expertise in biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology of physical activity, health and physical education, and sport management. The PhD program is nationally recognized and recently ranked as Products and Services doctoral program in the United States by National Academy of Kinesiology. Biomechanics area of study aims to apply biomechanical principles and innovative research methods to understand human motion and develop effective rehabilitations strategies for individuals with movement disabilities. Doctoral degrees may lead to careers in college/university research and teaching, industry biomechanics, laboratory research, and teaching, among others.
Graduate assistantships are competitive and include financial assistance and tuition remission. We offer a combination of a graduate research assistantship and/or a graduate teaching assistantship. Graduate assistantships are renewable and contingent upon students’ academic and research performance.
Applicants should have:
Use the link below to apply for doctoral admission: https://education.gsu.edu/program/phd-kinesiology/
The priority application deadline is January 15, 2025.
Interested applicants may contact Dr. Wu with any questions:
Jianhua (Jerry) Wu, Ph.D.
Email: jwu11@gsu.edu; Tel: 404-413-8051
More information can be found about the lab and department from the links below:
Biomechanics lab (https://education.gsu.edu/kh/aboutkh...mechanices-lab)
Center for Movement and Rehabilitation Research (https://education.gsu.edu/kh/khresea...on-research-2/)
Department of Kinesiology and Health (https://education.gsu.edu/kh/)
Dr. Jerry Wu’s research has been focused on (a) understanding the effect of early motor intervention (such as treadmill stepping training and “sticky mittens” training) on motor, cognitive, and language development in children with Down syndrome and (b) biomechanical modeling of motor skills such as walking and hopping in children with and without disabilities such as Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Dr. Wu has published his research work in high-impact journals including Journal of Biomechanics, Experimental Brain Research, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, and Physical Therapy Journal. He is the recipient of the Jean Landa Pytel Award for Diversity Mentorship in Biomechanics from the American Society of Biomechanics in 2021. Dr. Wu’s current research is funded by the National Institutes of Health (R21HD105879, R21HD115132) to study infants with Down syndrome.
The Kinesiology PhD program at Georgia State University is a research-focused, multidisciplinary program with faculty expertise in biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology of physical activity, health and physical education, and sport management. The PhD program is nationally recognized and recently ranked as Products and Services doctoral program in the United States by National Academy of Kinesiology. Biomechanics area of study aims to apply biomechanical principles and innovative research methods to understand human motion and develop effective rehabilitations strategies for individuals with movement disabilities. Doctoral degrees may lead to careers in college/university research and teaching, industry biomechanics, laboratory research, and teaching, among others.
Graduate assistantships are competitive and include financial assistance and tuition remission. We offer a combination of a graduate research assistantship and/or a graduate teaching assistantship. Graduate assistantships are renewable and contingent upon students’ academic and research performance.
Applicants should have:
- A master’s (or clinical doctorate) degree in one of the following fields: biomechanics, athletic training, physical therapy, or other exercise science-related fields. A highly motivated undergraduate student may be considered contingent upon his/her academic credentials.
- Evidence of interest and experience in human subject research, including motion analysis, clinical, or translational research. An interest in conducting research with children is a plus.
- Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
Use the link below to apply for doctoral admission: https://education.gsu.edu/program/phd-kinesiology/
The priority application deadline is January 15, 2025.
Interested applicants may contact Dr. Wu with any questions:
Jianhua (Jerry) Wu, Ph.D.
Email: jwu11@gsu.edu; Tel: 404-413-8051
More information can be found about the lab and department from the links below:
Biomechanics lab (https://education.gsu.edu/kh/aboutkh...mechanices-lab)
Center for Movement and Rehabilitation Research (https://education.gsu.edu/kh/khresea...on-research-2/)
Department of Kinesiology and Health (https://education.gsu.edu/kh/)