Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate SHRS-Sports Medicine and Nutrition – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – 24008067

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Physiology of Overreaching/Overtraining

The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory NMRL/Warrior Human Performance Research Laboratory WHPRC in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting for highly motivated Postdoctoral positions to help support funded DoD research studying the physiological mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal adaptations to military and exercise training with a particular focus on the influence of reproductive hormone exposure on bone, muscle, and tendon.

Expertise is sought in either endocrinology, biomarkers, metabolism, body composition, wearables, and/or musculoskeletal imaging. The NMRL/WHPRC is a state-of-the-science laboratory encompassing 11,600 square feet of space and features state-of-the-science capabilities in exercise physiology, bone adaptation, and morphology HRpQCT and DEXA, exercise biochemistry, strength, and performance assessments. The mission of the NMRL/WHPR is to mitigate musculoskeletal injuries and optimize human performance by conducting innovative, multi-disciplinary, basic, and applied research that provides evidence and translations of scientific knowledge, enhancing clinical decisions and education. This research will lead to improved quality of life and resiliency in athletic, military, and active populations. Our vision is to be internationally recognized as a premier academic research center and its faculty as thought leaders in human performance optimization and musculoskeletal injury prevention.

For more information on the University of Pittsburgh, NMRL/WHPRC, see http:// www.nmrl.pitt.edu/. Candidates should have a PhD and research experience in the area of physiology, kinesiology, biochemistry, sciences, or a similar field.

Please apply to requisition 24008067 at join.pitt.edu. Include a statement of purpose, CV, three representative writing samples Publications, and names of 3 references.

For questions, contact Bradley C. Nindl, Ph.D., FACSM, Professor and Director: bnindl@pitt.edu.

Please apply to requisition 24008067 at join.pitt.edu. Include a statement of purpose, CV, 3 representative writing samples Publications, and names for 3 references.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Campus: Pittsburgh Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation
Assignment Category Full-time regular

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