PhD Research Fellow in Sports Sciences

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Faculty of Education and Arts, Nord University (Levanger, Norway) invites applications for a position as a PhD research fellow in sport sciences: Monitoring throwing load, shoulder injuries and shoulder kinematics and kinetics in experienced handball players. The PhD position is for a period of three years, with the opportunity for a fourth year. In the latter case, 25 percent of the work will be teaching and other relevant duties at the Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education at Nord University.

The place of work for the position is Campus Levanger, but applicants should also expect to participate in activities outside the campus.

Candidates are subject to Nord University’s requirement for residency at the institution

The successful candidate will join a project in which monitoring throwing load during handball training and competition is measured with IMUs and kinematics and kinetics will be measured and related to possible shoulder pain and injuries in experience handball players. The candidate is expected to work with monitoring of throwing load during handball training and competition and to further develop a monitoring system based upon IMUs and machine learning. Furthermore, to conduct 3D analysis of different types of handball throws to investigate eventual changes over time in relation to shoulder pain. Lastly, the candidate should be able to examine effects of adjusting the throwing load upon shoulder pain during handball training and competition.

• The PhD research fellow should have a master's degree in sports sciences, human movement sciences, biomechanics or a closely related field.
• The research fellow is expected to have documented strong competence with monitoring of training load in overarm throwing. Knowledge, and experience in 3D analysis. Mathematical modelling, and programming skills, and an affiliation with handball will be considered an advantage when candidates are ranked.
• Quality of the master's thesis (excellent grade, equivalent of grade B or better on the ECTS grading system)
• The PhD research fellow must enrol in the PhD programme professional praxis at Nord University , and must meet the formal admission requirements for admission into the PhD programme. An application for enrolment should first be submitted after an appointment is made and the supervisor(s) will help with this procedure. The candidate must be enrolled as a PhD student within 3 months from the start of the employment.

In addition to the required educational background, the following criteria will be evaluated:

• Competence and grades on completed course work
• Publications (if any)
• Research and teaching experience

The candidate must be diligent and display the ability to work independently, supplemented with regular guidance, and is expected to carry out high-quality research and to publish the results in international conferences, and journals. It is the aim of the project to interact extensively with different regional and elite athletes, and the candidate should have excellent collaboration skills. The candidate should be proficient in written and spoken English. The PhD studies includes a compulsory 3-6 months visit abroad as part of the data collection and part of the research group.

The PhD candidate will be a part of the research group “learning and development of skills and performance in sports”, which is an interdisciplinary research group at the department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education.   

The annual salary for doctoral researchers (code 1017) is set at wage level 54, NOK 532 200,- in the Norwegian State Salary Scale.

• Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for borrowing, insurance and pension
• Creative and collegial working environment 
• A workplace with steady progressive development 
• Flexible working hours 
• Active university sports team 

The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.

The public sector workforce is expected to reflect the diversity of the population in general. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds or different life experience to apply. 

If applicants indicate they have disabilities or gaps in their CV, their details may be used anonymously for the purposes of governmental annual review.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting :

• Professor Roland van den Tillaar, tlf: +47 97662913, e-mail: [email protected]

Applicants will be evaluated by an internal expert committee. Relevant applicants will be invited for an interview, trial lecture or other presentations.

The Faculty reserve the right not to hire applicants who may be scientifically qualified but who do not meet other criteria such as language, educational background or personal characteristics.

Applying for the position
The application letter should state the relevant qualifications for the position. The following documentation should be uploaded as an attachment to the online application:

Applicants should indicate which publications or parts of publications should be given special consideration in the evaluation. If the documents submitted are not in a Scandinavian language or in English, the applicants must submit certified translations of these. The transcripts must specify the topics, the course works, and the grades at the bachelor`s and master`s degree levels.

Applicants should note that the evaluation will be based on the documentation submitted electronically via Jobbnorge within the submission deadline. The applicants are responsible for ensuring that all the documentation is submitted before the closing date. It is of utmost importance that all publications to be considered in the evaluation are uploaded as an attachment with the application, since these are sent electronically to the expert panel. Applications cannot be sent by e-mail or to individuals.

Applications must be submitted electronically by 02.04.2024.

The application should include:

• Cover letter outlining the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position
• Description of the project idea, 3-5 pages, including the theoretical basis and intended methodology
• A complete CV (education, work experience and publications)
• Copies of academic degree transcripts for academic degrees (both bachelor and master degree) and other relevant qualifications
• Other activity that is considered relevant, such as list of publications and academic work
• Contact details for at least two referees

• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the electronic application form.

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the complete documentation within the deadline.

After the application period has expired a list of applicants will be published. Note that, in special cases, the identity of particular applicants to a position may be made public even when that applicant has requested that their application be processed confidentially. Applicants requesting an exemption from publication of their identity must explain their reasons for doing so in their application. In this case, advance notice will be given in the event of a decision to make any information about the applicant public.

Refnr. 30080971

Through research, education and social engagement, Nord University contributes to the creation of a sustainable future.
In cooperation with society, business and industry in Northern and Central Norway, our 11,500 students and 1,350 staff promote innovative solutions and knowledge-based practice, both locally and internationally.
Nord University has four strategic focus areas: blue and green growth, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, societal security, and health, welfare and education.

The Faculty of Education and Arts (FLU) educates the teachers of the future, from kindergarten to upper secondary school and in sports and the arts subjects. Our candidates play a key role in knowledge-based development of society, both regionally and nationally. We shall contribute to developing a praxis field about which we are passionate, which is why our research approach is profession- and praxis-oriented. The Faculty offers a PhD in Science of Professions. The Faculty of Education and Arts has 3,500 students and 350 employees in Levanger, Bodø and Nesna.

Read more: Nord.no/FLU

Roland van den Tillaar

Forskningsgruppeleder Læring og ferdighetsutvikling i idrett

+47 74 02 26 65

[email protected]

2nd April 2024

Nord University

Levanger

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Fixed Term

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