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Filip Staes

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11 months ago

Doctoral Assistant in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Postdoc) KU Leuven in Belgium

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Postdoc

Field of study

Sports Science

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Available

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Expired

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Belgium

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KU Leuven

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Keywords

Sports Science
Health Science
Rehabilitation Science
Human Movement Science
English Language
Athletic Performance
Dutch Language
Team Collaboration
Injury Rehabilitation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Application Development
Conference Management
Biomedicine

About this position

This postdoctoral position is offered by the Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group at KU Leuven, embedded within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and the Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences. The faculty is recognized for its high research and teaching quality and maintains a strong national and international academic network. The department provides a robust research infrastructure, a steady influx of talented doctoral students, and a supportive working environment in collaboration with KU Leuven and UZ Leuven. The successful candidate will join a project focused on optimizing the guidance of young elite athletes, supporting colleagues in efficient data collection and processing, and actively participating in the dissemination of research findings at conferences and sports federation meetings. The role also involves contributing to the development of project applications based on proof-of-concept data. The position is part-time (30%) for a fixed term of three years, with salary according to scale 44. Applicants must hold a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Sciences, or Biomedical Sciences, and demonstrate experience in research writing and project development. Strong communication skills, responsibility, teamwork, and experience in inter- or transdisciplinary collaboration are required. Proficiency in Dutch and English is essential. KU Leuven is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, and provides support for accessibility and other needs. For further information, applicants may contact Prof. dr. Filip Staes. Applications should be submitted online before the specified deadline.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Sciences, or Biomedical Sciences. Demonstrable experience in writing up research results and research projects is required, as well as an interest in raising research funding. Good communication skills, a sense of responsibility, and a team-oriented attitude are essential. Experience with inter- or transdisciplinary working is a prerequisite. Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written, is required.

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