POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Athletic Department
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
As a well-established pioneer in human performance training, Nebraska Athletics is once again leading the nation through the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL). The NAPL builds upon a strong partnership between athletics and academics to enhance the human performance, safety, health, and long-term well-being of student athletes. The NAPL's dedicated inter-professional research team leverages the clinical expertise of Nebraska Athletics' well-established athletic medicine, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and psychology teams with relationships established with researchers and industry partners from across the country to advance the art and science of human performance. Cutting-edge technology for studying human performance – including fully instrumented biomechanics, endocrinology, exercise physiology, psychophysiology, and sports nutrition laboratories – are just part of the 24,000 square foot research facility which is located adjacent to the athletic facilities housing Nebraska's 24 athletic teams. The NAPL capitalizes on well-established relationships with researchers within the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL). The NAPL is seeking applications from dynamic, team-oriented individuals for the position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant.
The Neuroscience Post-Doctoral Fellowship envisioned as a multidimensional training program open to individuals who have recently obtained a PhD degree in neuroscience or related areas (i.e. Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Motor Control, Neuromuscular Physiology). Appointments are made at the rank of Research Scholar for one year, and are renewable for up to two years based on performance. Responsibilities include providing leadership in creation, execution, and dissemination of performance-relevant neuroscience development and research activities conducted under the auspices of NAPL in accordance with the mission and established policies. This includes fostering productive collegial relations internally and externally to NAPL and generating productive and scientifically-sound research and development activities that address issues relevant to student-athletes and sport coaches with a special emphasis on sports neuroscience and performance. Candidates with a neuroscience background who are interested in neuromuscular functioning would be well-suited to this position.
A PhD in neuroscience, motor learning, engineering or related field is required (PhD is required at the time of appointment). Other minimum requirements are experience with collegiate student-athletes or professional athletes, experience with research involving human subjects, experience with generating manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent collaborative skills and strong leadership skills.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience with computer programming (MATLAB, C++, LabView, and/or E-Prime, etc) and with a record in neuromuscular physiology of exercise and/or exercise effects on the central nervous system with focus in human performance, visual perception/action coupling as it pertains to skill acquisition, athletic performance, rehabilitation or memory.
UNL offers excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. A criminal history background check will be conducted. Review of applications begins January 15, 2018. To view details of the position and to be considered, copy and paste this quick link http://employment.unl.edu/postings/57208. Click "Apply to this Job" and complete the form. You will be required to attach a cover letter, CV that includes a list of publications, and list of references.
Additional Information:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in an up-and-coming and safe city of 250,000 people that has many of the cultural and entertainment benefits of a much larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community. Lincoln boasts low unemployment, low cost of living, and low crime. A strong vision for growth, vibrant downtown, extensive bike trails, numerous golf courses and parks, a wide variety of restaurants, shops and museums, and top college sports teams, help make Lincoln a desirable community. Visit https://www.unl.edu/lincoln/ for more information.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
