Postdoctoral Associate: The Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Laboratory at Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on developing a prognostic model for second Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury risk, aiming to enhance care for individuals recovering from ACL injuries.
Designation
Postdoctoral Associate
Location
Blacksburg, Virginia
Research Area
Biomechanics, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, or a related field (PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the appointment). |
| Experience | Degree in Physical Therapy or Athletic Training; experience in biomechanics data collection methods such as motion capture, electromyography, in-shoe load measurements, and force plates. |
| Skills | Publication record in peer-reviewed journals, experience in mentoring junior researchers, programming skills in MATLAB or Python, and statistical analysis knowledge (R studio preferred). |
| Clinical Exposure | Clinical assessment of sports injuries and experience working with adolescent populations are preferred. |
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students within the Granata Laboratory.
- Collaborating on laboratory and clinic-based biomechanics assessments.
- Engaging with clinical and research teams across multi-center studies.
- Coordinating clinical and biomechanical assessments and reviewing medical records.
- Assisting in grant proposal preparation, including K99/R00 applications.
- Disseminating research findings via publications and presentations at conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and CV, through the Virginia Tech career portal.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be reviewed until March 23, 2026, or until the position is filled.
