Filip Staes

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.

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.