Post-Doctoral in Sports Medicine: University of Pittsburgh

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh

The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory (NMRL) within the Department of
Sports Medicine and Nutrition (School of Health and Rehabilitation
Sciences) and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of
Pittsburgh is accepting applications from candidates interested in
obtaining either a post-doctoral fellowship or visiting scholar position
in Sports Medicine. The positions will focus on research related to
preventing orthopedic injury and performance enhancement in athletes,
physically active populations, and military operators. Responsibilities
will include laboratory coordination, assistance with new and ongoing
NMRL research initiatives, initiation of independent research projects
that complement the current NMRL research agenda, collaboration with the
faculty, physicians, and doctoral students in Sports Medicine, and
obtaining funding.
The fellows and scholars are provided with extensive research experience
in both the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory housed within the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Center for Sports Medicine as
well as off campus laboratories in our two Department of Defense funded
military based laboratories. The research within the NMRL focuses on
issues central to applied and clinical orthopedics and sports medicine.
Research includes the use of motion analysis (video and electromagnetics)
electromyography, isokinetic dynamometry, proprioceptive and balance
assessment modalities, and metabolic and physiological assessment
techniques for the purpose of injury prevention, restoring function after
injury, and performance enhancement.

Successful candidates should have:
1. Completed their doctoral degree in an appropriate field of study
(sports medicine, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, exercise
physiology, rehabilitation science, etc)
2. Clinical experience working in a sports medicine, musculoskeletal, or
orthopedic setting is preferred
3. Demonstrated experience and desire in conducting applied and clinical
research consistent with the mission of the Neuromuscular Research
Laboratory
4. Strong oral and written communication skills
5. Competency in the use of instrumentation for human movement analysis.
6. Strong computers skills including software programming for human
movement analysis

Post-doctoral fellows will be provided with a salary that is commensurate
with experience (12 month appointment with the option to renew), faculty
status within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Science, and all
faculty benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits, and
tuition discounts for both self and family.

Additional information concerning the program can be obtained by
contacting Timothy C. Sell, PhD, PT at the contact information below and
by visiting the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory website
(www.pitt.edu/~neurolab).

Application materials including a cover letter stating research interest,
curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation should be forwarded
to Timothy C. Sell. An on campus interview will be required.

Timothy C. Sell, PhD, PT
Director of Graduate Studies, Sports Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Sports Medicine and Nutrition
4044 Forbes Tower
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Email: tcs15@pitt.edu