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PhD Position in Sport Sciences — T-MADE Project Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir in Spain

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sports Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Spain

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Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir

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Keywords

Sports Science
Injury Prevention
Biology
Talent Development
Salud Pública
Football
Injury Rehabilitation
Competitive Sports

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About this position

The Universidad Católica de Valencia is offering a predoctoral PhD position in Sport Sciences within the T-MADE project: Tailor-Made Training and Assessment for Inclusive and Growth-Sensitive Athletic Talent Development.

The project focuses on how growth, biological maturation, and relative age shape the development of young football players. The research aim is to support more inclusive talent development and training practices that are adapted to the developmental needs of each player.

The selected doctoral researcher will investigate player development and injury prevention in youth football, working in an interdisciplinary environment and in collaboration with professional football academies. The role includes applied research, data analysis, scientific writing and publications, and knowledge transfer to coaches and practitioners.

This is a full-time temporary PhD opportunity based in Spain at Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Department of Athletic Training. The contract starts on 1 January 2027. The application deadline is 30 November 2026 at 14:00 (Europe/Madrid).

Eligibility highlights include a master’s degree or equivalent that grants access to doctoral studies, ideally in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Physiotherapy, or a related discipline. Applicants should have knowledge of research methods and basic data analysis, good communication and teamwork skills, and sufficient English to read and communicate scientific research. Spanish proficiency at an excellent level is also listed.

The post emphasizes interest or experience in growth, biological maturation, player development, injury prevention, rehabilitation, performance assessment, and work with youth football or sports clubs. The doctoral training programme also encourages international collaboration and research mobility.

Applications should be sent by email to the contact address provided by the host: [email protected].

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must have a university degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Physiotherapy, or a related discipline, plus postgraduate qualifications that provide access to doctoral studies. They must meet the requirements for admission to a doctoral programme by the start of the contract and must not already hold a doctoral degree. Knowledge of research methods and basic data analysis is required, along with good organisational, communication, and teamwork skills. A sufficient command of English to read scientific literature and communicate findings is expected, and Spanish at an excellent level is listed. An interest in growth, biological maturation, player development, and injury prevention in youth football is expected, and relevant research or professional experience in sports science, rehabilitation, or performance assessment will be considered an asset. Candidates must be available for fieldwork with collaborating football clubs and participation in the project’s research and training activities.

How to apply

Send an email application to [email protected]. Use the subject line shown in the posting if needed. Follow any further instructions provided by the host institution.

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