Postdoctoral Researcher - Exercise Science
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Postdoctoral Researcher - Exercise Science
The Department of Exercise Science is seeking a highly qualified individual to work as a Postdoctoral Researcher under the mentorship of Dr. Jason DeFreitas in the Neural Health Research Laboratory. The lab's primary focus is on sensory-motor control, aging, neuromuscular performance, and interventions to reduce fall risk, such as strength training. The lab is equipped with repetitiveTMS, neuronavigation, fNIRS brain imaging, multipleEMGsystems, an electrical stimulator for nerve conduction studies, ultrasound, a balance platform and more.
The primary responsibilities include: assisting with Dr. DeFreitas' active research, grant writing, autonomous research, and other duties as assigned. Preference will be given to candidates that have experience conducting motor-relatedTMSor fNIRS studies, have programming/coding skills (e.g. Matlab, Python), and are quality scientific writers. Funding is available for up to two years, with renewal for year two based upon performance in year one.
Minimum Qualifications:
a PhD in Neuroscience, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Sciences, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates that have programming/coding skills (e.g. Matlab, Python), and are quality scientific writers.
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, a cover letter and a list of three references.
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