Postdoc 4 year full time perturbation training fall prevention - Deadline 7.02.

[simon.steib]

Application deadline approaching soon (7.02.).

We are looking for a postdoc in a project on perturbation training for fall prevention in Parkinson's Disease:
https://adb.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/info/INFO_FDB$.startup?MODUL=LS&M1=1&M2=0&M3=0&PRO=3642 6

Job posting:
At the Institute of Sport and Sport Science at Heidelberg University, the Movement, Training and Active Ageing working group is looking to expand the team with the following temporary position from 01 June 2025.

Postdoctoral position (f/m/d)
TV-L 13, 100%

Your tasks:

• Coordination of a current research project (ReSteP) in the field of pertubation training and fall prevention in people with Parkinson’s disease
• Independent research and publication activities in the project and in the research fields of the group
• Participation in existing research projects and development of new research projects in the above mentioned area
• Participation in the application of third-party funding
• Support in the organisation of ongoing laboratory operations
• (Co-)supervision of students in the context of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and dissertations in the department

Your profile:

• Completed doctorate in sport science or related fields
• Internationally visible publication record in the field of human movement science or related fields
• Very good professional qualifications in the field of motor control and (neuro)rehabilitation
• Very good practical and theoretical knowledge in biomechanical methods and analytical procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English corresponding to level C1
• Good knowledge of German or willingness to acquire this within 2 years at level B2
• Very good knowledge of relevant statistical and data processing programmes (e.g. R, SPSS, Matlab)

We offer:

• An inclusive, open and respectful work environment that values each individual
• Exciting and varied scientific work in an interdisciplinary, young, dynamic and innovative team (www.issw.uni-heidelberg.de/arbeitsbereiche/but/)
• Integration into a nationally and internationally networked group of researchers
• Opportunity to help shape innovative research topics
• Flexible working hours and numerous internal training opportunities
• Support for own academic qualification
• Subsidized “Deutschlandticket”

The position should ideally be filled by 01 June 2025 and is limited to four years. Remuneration is in accordance with pay group 13 TV-L.

Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents (cover letter with letter of motivation, CV and certificates) electronically (in a single PDF file) by February 7, 2025, with the subject „ReSteP Postdoc“ to :sekretariat-but@issw.uni-heidelberg.de.

For more information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Simon Steib (Institute of Sport and Sport Science, phone: +49 6221 54-4643, E-Mail: simon.steib@issw.uni-heidelberg.de).

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