PhD Position on Interceptive Behaviors: Exciting opportunity for a PhD position focusing on motor control, visual perception, and decision-making in team sports at the University of Twente.
PhD Position on Perception and Action in Interceptive Behaviors in Sports
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Perception and Action in Interceptive Behaviors in Sports
Location: University of Twente, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Human Movement Sciences, Sports Science, Interaction Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
- Experience or interest in Ecological Psychology / Ecological Theory
- Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R)
- Strong background in collecting, processing, and analyzing biomechanical/kinematic data
- Fluency in English for effective communication
Job Description:
- Develop and test ecological models of athletes’ visual control of action in team sports
- Collect kinematic data to understand perceptual information guiding interceptive behaviors
- Work with sensor platforms such as XSens Link, OptiTrack, JohanSports GPS tracking, Tobii eye tracking
- Conduct research that will be published in top-tier conferences and journals
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should apply via the University of Twente’s official application portal before the 15th of September. Include:
- CV
- Motivation letter and/or list of publications
Last Date for Apply: 15th September 2024
For more details on the application process, contact Dr. Dees Postma.
Table:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Hours | 40 hr. |
| Salary Indication | €2,872 – €3,670 gross/monthly (based on full-time) |
| Deadline | 15 September 2024 |
| Benefits | Holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, pension scheme |
| Leave Hours | Minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment, plus extra leave hours annually |
| Training Program | Part of the Twente Graduate School with tailored education and supervision plan |
| Facilities | Free access to sports facilities on campus |
| Parental Leave | Family-friendly policies offering parental leave (both paid and unpaid) |
| Environment | Dynamic ecosystem offering a stimulating and exciting scientific environment |
| Collaboration | Opportunities for collaboration with enthusiastic colleagues and researchers |
Apply now for this enriching opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of sports science, interaction technology, and ecological psychology.
