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The Kinesiology program in the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is seeking motivated graduate students interested in studying Biomechanics for our M.S. Kinesiology and Ph.D. Kinesiology programs. The multidisciplinary programs prepare students for careers in higher-education and research. Knowledge and skills in research-related and discipline-specific coursework helps prepare students to address complex real-world health and performance issues and utilize critical thinking skills to generate knowledge and make sound decisions to support continued personal and professional development.
Selected active research in the Biomechanics area include: lower extremity injury risk associated with impact loading and neuromuscular fatigue; lower extremity and foot gait mechanics associated with ankle and foot disorders; the effect of aging on foot function; development of a wearable sensor based system to quantify gait mechanics in the free-living environment.
Prospective students should contact Dr. Kristian O’Connor (https://uwm.edu/publichealth/directory/oconnor-phd-kristian/), or Dr. Stephen Cobb (https://uwm.edu/publichealth/directory/cobb-stephen/ ) to further discuss research interests, current research projects, and potential funding opportunities.
M.S. Kinesiology program and Ph.D. Kinesiology program information can be found at https://uwm.edu/publichealth/academics/ms-kinesiology/ and at https://uwm.edu/publichealth/academics/phd-kinesiology/ . Please direct M.S. Kinesiology and Ph.D. Kinesiology program questions to Dr. Scott Strath (sstrath@uwm.edu).
Several graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions are available. GTA appointments are half-time (~20 hours per week) and carry a waiver of tuition plus a stipend of approximately $14,800- $17,600 per academic year. For full consideration for a GTA appointment, materials must be received by December 1. A limited number of fellowships and free-standing awards may be available to outstanding students. Additionally, research or project assistantships may be available pending individual faculty funding. Only students admitted to the MS or PhD Kinesiology programs will be considered for a GTA appointment.
Selected active research in the Biomechanics area include: lower extremity injury risk associated with impact loading and neuromuscular fatigue; lower extremity and foot gait mechanics associated with ankle and foot disorders; the effect of aging on foot function; development of a wearable sensor based system to quantify gait mechanics in the free-living environment.
Prospective students should contact Dr. Kristian O’Connor (https://uwm.edu/publichealth/directory/oconnor-phd-kristian/), or Dr. Stephen Cobb (https://uwm.edu/publichealth/directory/cobb-stephen/ ) to further discuss research interests, current research projects, and potential funding opportunities.
M.S. Kinesiology program and Ph.D. Kinesiology program information can be found at https://uwm.edu/publichealth/academics/ms-kinesiology/ and at https://uwm.edu/publichealth/academics/phd-kinesiology/ . Please direct M.S. Kinesiology and Ph.D. Kinesiology program questions to Dr. Scott Strath (sstrath@uwm.edu).
Several graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions are available. GTA appointments are half-time (~20 hours per week) and carry a waiver of tuition plus a stipend of approximately $14,800- $17,600 per academic year. For full consideration for a GTA appointment, materials must be received by December 1. A limited number of fellowships and free-standing awards may be available to outstanding students. Additionally, research or project assistantships may be available pending individual faculty funding. Only students admitted to the MS or PhD Kinesiology programs will be considered for a GTA appointment.