Job Description

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Fellow on a 12-month contract at theProject Title: Kinetic Strategy in Resistance Training ExercisesProject Introduction: Resistance training is an effective exercise modality for improving health, enhancing sports performance, and facilitating rehabilitation. This project will apply biomechanical techniques to examine the coordination between multiple joints in the lower extremities during selected resistant training exercises.Requirements:A PhD degree in biomechanics, strength and conditioning or related scientific disciplineMinimum 3 years of research experience on exercise-related areasGood understanding of the nature and risk associated with moderate-to-high intensity exerciseGood knowledge of kinetics and kinematics of human movementsAbility to collect quantitative research data using biomechanical equipment such as force platforms and 3D motion capture systemsAbility to independently supervise exercise intervention using resistance training equipmentAbility to write codes (e.g. MATLAB, Python) for data processingGood knowledge in statistical analysis and interpretationGood research track record in academic publications and conference presentations related to biomechanics researchExcellent organisation and project management skillsResponsibilities:Work in a team to recruit participants, schedule and conduct experiments in the NIE Sports Biomechanics LaboratorySupervise resistance training exercise interventionsPerform biomechanical analysis of exercise movements using specialised software and customised codesHandle research data management and administrative tasks associated with the projectAssist with ethics application, annual review and reportingRun statistical analysis on quantitative dataPrepare reports, conference abstracts/papers and presentationsWrite manuscripts for journal publicationsSupport general maintenance of the laboratory and other department dutiesMentor junior research staff and studentsOther related duties as assigned by the Principal InvestigatorApplicationApplicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Closing DateClosing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.Hiring Institution: NIE

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