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Filip Staes

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11 months ago

Doctor-Assistent in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Postdoc) KU Leuven in Belgium

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Postdoc

Field of study

Sports Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Expired

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Belgium

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KU Leuven

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Keywords

Sports Science
Health Science
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Science
Social Skills
Athlete Development
Teamwork
Practical Application
Injury Rehabilitation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Application Development
Biomedicine

About this position

The Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group at KU Leuven, embedded within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and the Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, is seeking a part-time Doctor-Assistent (Postdoc) to contribute to a project focused on optimizing support for elite youth athletes. KU Leuven and its department are highly ranked for research and teaching quality, offering a robust research infrastructure and a supportive academic environment with strong national and international networks. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the academic lead to support efficient data collection and processing, and will be involved in disseminating findings at conferences and sports federation meetings. Responsibilities also include preparing project proposals based on proof-of-concept data. The position requires a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Movement Sciences, or Biomedical Sciences, with proven experience in research writing and project development, and an interest in research funding acquisition. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, responsibility, teamwork, and experience in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary collaboration. Proficiency in Dutch and English is essential. The appointment is for 30% part-time employment over three years, with salary according to Barema 44. KU Leuven is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, and provides a respectful and safe community for all. For further information, applicants may contact Prof. Dr. Filip Staes at [email protected]. Applications should be submitted via the KU Leuven job portal before the stated deadline.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Movement Sciences, or Biomedical Sciences. Demonstrable experience in writing research results and project proposals is required, as well as an interest in securing research funding. Strong communication skills, responsibility, and teamwork orientation are essential. Experience with interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary collaboration is mandatory. Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written, is required.

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