Research Associate
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jan 10, 2024
Expired Date: Feb 01, 2024QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Full-time
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Posting Details
Position Details
Title
Research Associate
Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington Optometry
Location
Posting Details
Position Details
Title
Research Associate
Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington Optometry
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
The Indiana University Athletics Department and IU School of Optometry, have a ten year relationship of doing cutting edge medical research in several diverse fields, including concussions, vision, and cardiology. Dr. Nicholas Port is now recruiting a skilled full-time research associate / project coordinator for a new study on orthopedic hamstring function with a proposed start date of March 1, 2024. Dr. Port and the IU Athletic Department are participating in the multi-center Hamstring InjuRy (
HAMIR
) study ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g... ). This study of IU football players involves preseason testing and postinjury follow-ups utilizing a variety of tools including magnetic resonance imaging (
MRI
), instrumented strength metrics, and instrumented on-field biomechanics.
Indiana University is a major research University founded in 1820. It currently enrolls over 38,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students on the Bloomington campus with over 114,000 students in the University system. The School of Optometry has well-established professional degree and clinical programs, as well as widely recognized research and graduate programs. The School has two teaching clinics as well as a variety of externship and residency affiliations. Indiana University has an active commitment to community health and education. Additional information about the School and Indiana University is available at http://www.optometry.iu.edu .
Comprising a diverse community, Bloomington is located in a beautifully wooded and hilly area of the state where cultural and recreational opportunities abound, housing costs are low, schools are excellent, and commuting time is short. Additional information on the community of Bloomington can be found at https://www.visitbloomington.... .
Opportunities
(would be happy to discuss other candidate-specific goals)
:
Work directly with the strength and conditioning coaches of Indiana University
Work directly with the sports medicine staff of Indiana University.
Publish research on orthopedic injuries
Become proficient at utilizing multiple state-of-the-art tools in sports science
Become proficient at operating a
MRI
machine
For consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and names and contact information of at least three references. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.c...
Applications received by January 22, 2024 will be assured consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Candidates should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, excellent organizational skills, strong work ethic and a high motivation to learn. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: Master’s degree in Exercise science, Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, or related field.
Preferred Skills
Experience in exercise science and sports science and or in orthopedic injury rehabilitation. Experience in conducting published scientific research.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process may be directed to Dr. Nicholas Port at nport@indiana.edu or submitted via postal mail to Indiana University School of Optometry, Attn: Dr. Port, 800 E. Atwater Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405.
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date
01/22/2024
Expected Start Date
03/01/2024
Posting/OAA
IU-100727-2024
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Letter of Application Optional Documents 1. List Of References
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