PhD Fellowship in ACL Injury Recovery and Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Prevention at University of Nebraska Medical Center University of Nebraska Medical Center in United States

PhD Student Fellowship Opportunity in ACL Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).

The ACL Research Team is recruiting a PhD student to join a funded research environment focused on ACL injury and post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). This opportunity is centered in sports medicine and physical therapy, with work spanning research design, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, conference abstracts, and grant development.

Research environment: The student will collaborate with the UNMC ACL Team, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and interdisciplinary clinical and academic partners. The role also includes contributing to DPT education and supporting ongoing research projects in rehabilitation science.

Funding: The position is fully funded and includes full tuition remission, health insurance, and a competitive stipend consistent with UNMC assistantship rates for the duration of the appointment.

Eligibility highlights: Applicants should hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, be eligible for Nebraska PT licensure, and demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. The post emphasizes initiative, commitment to scholarly development, and a clear research interest in ACL injury recovery and osteoarthritis prevention.

Application deadline: June 10, 2026.

How to apply: Send a CV, cover letter with a statement of research interests (maximum 2 pages), and contact information for two references to Dr. Liz Wellsandt at [email protected].

Location: UNMC Campus, Omaha, Nebraska, United States.