Assistant Professor, Research Title Series

Job Title
Assistant Professor, Research Title Series


Requisition Number
FE04419


Working Title

Department Name
7N610:Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

Minimum of MS degree in Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or other sports science related area of study (PT, ATC, Exercise Physiology) from an accredited institution of higher education’



Required Related Experience

Experience or familiarity with military research



Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)



Job Summary

The Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition in the College of Health Sciences is looking for a motivated individual who can contribute to an ongoing research agenda and associated funded department of defense work investigating the impact of military training stressors and musculoskeletal injuries on physical performance and warfighter readiness. This effort includes a strong research agenda that incorporates a multidisciplinary approach and is dedicated to injury prevention and musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation, and human performance.

We are requesting this faculty position to serve as a Research Title Assistant Professor that will have primary obligations with a Department of Defense funded study operating out of San Diego, CA. The activities shall be limited to performance of research in rehabilitation sciences focused on performance optimization under the SMRI. This person will be expected to assist in fulfilling the research objectives of the SMRI, to collaborate with other departmental and college faculty, and to work together as part of a multidisciplinary research team of faculty, staff, graduate student researchers, postdocs on the assigned research responsibilities. The anticipated effort for this position is 95% Research/Scholarship and 5% Service.

This posting will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. Applicants should include an up to date Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

• Previous experience with physical performance and biomechanical assessments within military or elite athlete populations
• Previous experience with neurosensory assessments such as dynamic visual acuity or video head impulse testing
• Previous experience with experimental design and statistical analysis



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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