Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Kinesiology - Ed 10014394 Area of Interest: Education/Training Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Remote Work: Remote-Friendly Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Sep 22 2026 Closing at: Sep 22 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Education 1167496 Position
Summary The scholar will develop and validate an early post-traumatic osteoarthritis detection platform integrating infrapatellar fat pad ultrasound, wearable per-stride loading analytics, and circulating biomarkers. Responsibilities include harmonizing MSU and Henry Ford Health datasets, leading integrative analyses, first-authoring manuscripts, presenting at national conferences, and preparing an independent career
development award application. The position includes structured mentorship toward research independence, including weekly mentor meetings, an Individual Development Plan developed with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and mentored grant writing. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate - kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise science, biomedical engineering, epidemiology, or a related field Minimum Requirements PhD in kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise science, biomedical engineering, epidemiology, or a related field by the start date. Demonstrated quantitative data analysis
experience and peer-reviewed publication record appropriate to career stage. Desired Qualifications Experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound, wearable and accelerometry-derived loading or physical activity analytics, gait biomechanics, or circulating biomarker analysis. Programming proficiency in R, Python, or MATLAB. Experience with longitudinal or multi-site clinical datasets. Familiarity with osteoarthritis, ACL
injury, or post-surgical recovery research. Interest in pursuing federal career development funding. Strong written communication and demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and institutions. Required Application Materials Cover letter and curriculum vitae Review of Applications Begins On 10/19/2026 Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been
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