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We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our research team as a Post-Doctoral Fellow or a Research Technician in the Department of Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy and Health Profession at Creighton University. This individual will be joining an integrated clinical and research center with an overarching goal of keeping people active throughout their lifetime. Our research aims at optimizing clinical outcomes in individuals with lower extremity injuries. We are also interested in developing strategies and interventions to mitigate injury risk. There is one position available as either a Post-Doctoral Fellow or a Research Technician, dependent on qualifications.
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As this is a grant funded position for one year, work will not begin until July 1, 2024 or after. Once grant funding has been exhausted, the position will end. Additional annual renewals are dependent on performance and funding.
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Applicants may also contact Dr. Abbis Jaffri, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, with any questions at abbisjaffri@creighton.edu.
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Essential Functions:
· Participant recruitment
· Data collection
· Data processing and analysis
· Presentations
· Publications
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Education & Experience:
Required
Bachelors in kinesiology/health sciences/biology or any other relevant field.
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Preferred
PhD in Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Biomechanics, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Psychology, or any other related field.
Experience with 3D motion capture systems is highly preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Demonstrate superior organizational, time management, and communication skills.
· Self-starting and self-motivating.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive research data.
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.