At the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, everyone can find their place in the human-centred environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.<\/p>\n
The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences<\/a> and The Department of Movement Sciences (KU Leuven)<\/a> are currently seeking to recruit staff to a joint position of Doctoral Student, beginning as from 1 December 2019 or according to a separate agreement, for a fixed term of not more than four years.<\/p>\n Education and research in sport sciences in Finland are concentrated at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. Physical activity and health, as well as their relationships and promotion, are explored there from a multidisciplinary perspective, with the improvement of health, functional ability and wellbeing across the human lifespan as the key aim.<\/p>\n There are two main lines of study at the Faculty: Sport Sciences and Health Sciences. There are three disciplinary groups at the Faculty: Biology of Physical Activity, Behavioral and Social Sciences of Sport and Health Sciences. There are also three research centres at the Faculty: the Neuromuscular Research Centre, the Gerontology Research Center and the Research Centre for Health Promotion.<\/p>\n We are looking for a Ph.D. candidate to work in the project \u201cFunctional ability and mobility in old age measured through wearable sensors\u201d funded jointly by the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and KU Leuven. The underpinning rationale of the project is that it has been recognised that human ageing is accompanied by progressive declines in functional ability. To be able to capture those progressive declines at an early stage, human movement should be measured in free living conditions outside of a laboratory. Wearable sensors can be used to this end, but more research is necessary to determine which relevant parameters can be derived from accelerometer data, how these parameters are influenced by age and whether these are predictive of future loss of independence. The primary method used to study functional ability and human movement in this project are wearable sensors (accelerometer, inertial measurement unit) and community-dwelling older adults are the target population.<\/p>\n The tasks of the student are to make a research plan for acquiring PhD position in the doctoral school of Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences and the Department of Movement Sciences, focus on research concerning doctoral thesis according to this plan, complete doctoral studies and assist in other tasks related to the overall project. The student may also be given a chance to supervise Master thesis students within the research topic and will be expected to provide administrative, educational and technical support in the activities within the Department of Movement Sciences and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences (KU Leuven) and\/or the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences (University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4). The position will be under the supervision of Dr Evelien Van Roie, Prof. Christophe Delecluse and Dr Timo Rantalainen. The data available for the doctoral thesis include laboratory-based functional assessments and free-living multiple day accelerometry records.<\/p>\n Prerequisites for the doctoral student position are a suitable Master\u2019s degree and good command of the English language. The candidate also needs to be willing to spend long (several months) mobility periods at both institutes (that is, in Leuven and in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4). Programming skills with Matlab, python, R or other relevant programming languages are preferred and basic knowledge of statistical techniques is required. Preferable characteristics of a candidate include; Master\u2019s degree in Movement Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or Biomedical Engineering. Excellent academic record (e.g. with a distinction). A strong interest in the effects of ageing on functional ability and mobility. A good knowledge in some or all of the following areas: signal analysis, gerontology, biomechanics or gait analysis. Capable of independent work (e.g. time management skills) and ability to work in a team. Interest in working within an international team of researchers. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch or Finnish language is a plus but not required.<\/p>\n The position is located at the Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences at the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, Finland and The Department of Movement Sciences (KU Leuven), Belgium. The expected duration of PhD thesis and doctoral studies is four years, but a contract is first made for one year, and the extension of that contract is dependent on an evaluation of initial progress in the studies and research.<\/p>\n The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of doctoral student are stipulated by\u00a0the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Regulations, Rectors\u00b4s decision on personnel matters\u00a0and language skills guidelines.The selected person is required to have a full command of Finnish language. According to Finnish law, a non-native university teaching and research\u00a0staff member can be granted an exemption from the requirement of Finnish language proficiency.<\/p>\n A prerequisite for the\u00a0doctoral student position is a suitable Master\u2019s degree and the study right for doctoral studies at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. If the applicant does not already have the right for doctoral studies, it must be applied for by a separate application from the relevant faculty, considering application times.<\/p>\n Your total salary for a doctoral student is around \u20ac 2,200 – 2,700 per month, depending on your skills and previous experience.<\/p>\n A trial period of six months will be used when the position is first filled.<\/p>\n The ideal starting date is December 1st 2019, but is negotiable.<\/p>\n To find useful information about the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, the City of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and living in Finland, see the University’s International Staff Guide<\/a>. For KU Leuven, see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n For further information, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr- Timo Rantalainen , email: timo.rantalainen@jyu.fi; tel: +358408053252<\/p>\n Dr. Evelien Van Roie, email: evelien.vanroie@kuleuven.be, tel: +32 16 37 94 31<\/p>\n Prof. Dr. Christophe Delecluse, email: christophe.delecluse@kuleuven.be, tel.: +32 16 32 90 76<\/p>\n Head of Administration Heikki Herva, email:\u00a0heikki.herva@jyu.fi; +358504432400.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Application materials should be submitted in English.<\/p>\n The application should include as PDF files:<\/p>\n 1. CV<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Cover letter (please explain your motivation to apply),<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0Description of previous experience and skills on signal analysis\/gerontology\/biomechanics\/gait analysis and possible experience with Matlab\/Python\/or other relevant programming.<\/p>\n 4. A list of publications,<\/p>\n 5. Names and contact details of references.<\/p>\n Please submit your application at the latest on 22 November 2019 using the online application form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"At the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, everyone can find their place in the human-centred environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.\r\n\r\nThe Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences<\/a> and The Department of Movement Sciences (KU Leuven)<\/a> are currently seeking to recruit staff to a joint position of Doctoral Student, beginning as from 1 December 2019 or according to a separate agreement, for a fixed term of not more than four years.\r\n\r\nEducation and research in sport sciences in Finland are concentrated at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. Physical activity and health, as well as their relationships and promotion, are explored there from a multidisciplinary perspective, with the improvement of health, functional ability and wellbeing across the human lifespan as the key aim.\r\n\r\nThere are two main lines of study at the Faculty: Sport Sciences and Health Sciences. There are three disciplinary groups at the Faculty: Biology of Physical Activity, Behavioral and Social Sciences of Sport and Health Sciences. There are also three research centres at the Faculty: the Neuromuscular Research Centre, the Gerontology Research Center and the Research Centre for Health Promotion.\r\n\r\nWe are looking for a Ph.D. candidate to work in the project \u201cFunctional ability and mobility in old age measured through wearable sensors\u201d funded jointly by the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and KU Leuven. The underpinning rationale of the project is that it has been recognised that human ageing is accompanied by progressive declines in functional ability. To be able to capture those progressive declines at an early stage, human movement should be measured in free living conditions outside of a laboratory. Wearable sensors can be used to this end, but more research is necessary to determine which relevant parameters can be derived from accelerometer data, how these parameters are influenced by age and whether these are predictive of future loss of independence. The primary method used to study functional ability and human movement in this project are wearable sensors (accelerometer, inertial measurement unit) and community-dwelling older adults are the target population.\r\n\r\nThe tasks of the student are to make a research plan for acquiring PhD position in the doctoral school of Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences and the Department of Movement Sciences, focus on research concerning doctoral thesis according to this plan, complete doctoral studies and assist in other tasks related to the overall project. The student may also be given a chance to supervise Master thesis students within the research topic and will be expected to provide administrative, educational and technical support in the activities within the Department of Movement Sciences and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences (KU Leuven) and\/or the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences (University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4). The position will be under the supervision of Dr Evelien Van Roie, Prof. Christophe Delecluse and Dr Timo Rantalainen. The data available for the doctoral thesis include laboratory-based functional assessments and free-living multiple day accelerometry records.\r\n\r\nPrerequisites for the doctoral student position are a suitable Master\u2019s degree and good command of the English language. The candidate also needs to be willing to spend long (several months) mobility periods at both institutes (that is, in Leuven and in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4). Programming skills with Matlab, python, R or other relevant programming languages are preferred and basic knowledge of statistical techniques is required. Preferable characteristics of a candidate include; Master\u2019s degree in Movement Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or Biomedical Engineering. Excellent academic record (e.g. with a distinction). A strong interest in the effects of ageing on functional ability and mobility. A good knowledge in some or all of the following areas: signal analysis, gerontology, biomechanics or gait analysis. Capable of independent work (e.g. time management skills) and ability to work in a team. Interest in working within an international team of researchers. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch or Finnish language is a plus but not required.\r\n\r\nThe position is located at the Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences at the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, Finland and The Department of Movement Sciences (KU Leuven), Belgium. The expected duration of PhD thesis and doctoral studies is four years, but a contract is first made for one year, and the extension of that contract is dependent on an evaluation of initial progress in the studies and research.\r\n\r\nThe duties, qualification requirements and language skills of doctoral student are stipulated by\u00a0the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Regulations, Rectors\u00b4s decision on personnel matters\u00a0and language skills guidelines.The selected person is required to have a full command of Finnish language. According to Finnish law, a non-native university teaching and research\u00a0staff member can be granted an exemption from the requirement of Finnish language proficiency.\r\n\r\nA prerequisite for the\u00a0doctoral student position is a suitable Master\u2019s degree and the study right for doctoral studies at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. If the applicant does not already have the right for doctoral studies, it must be applied for by a separate application from the relevant faculty, considering application times.\r\n\r\nYour total salary for a doctoral student is around \u20ac 2,200 - 2,700 per month, depending on your skills and previous experience.\r\n\r\nA trial period of six months will be used when the position is first filled.\r\n\r\nThe ideal starting date is December 1st 2019, but is negotiable.\r\n\r\nTo find useful information about the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, the City of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide<\/a>. For KU Leuven, see here<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFor further information, please contact:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr- Timo Rantalainen , email: timo.rantalainen@jyu.fi; tel: +358408053252\r\n\r\nDr. Evelien Van Roie, email: evelien.vanroie@kuleuven.be, tel: +32 16 37 94 31\r\n\r\nProf. Dr. Christophe Delecluse, email: christophe.delecluse@kuleuven.be, tel.: +32 16 32 90 76\r\n\r\nHead of Administration Heikki Herva, email:\u00a0heikki.herva@jyu.fi; +358504432400.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nApplication materials should be submitted in English.\r\n\r\nThe application should include as PDF files:\r\n\r\n1. CV\r\n\r\n2.\u00a0Cover letter (please explain your motivation to apply),\r\n\r\n3.\u00a0Description of previous experience and skills on signal analysis\/gerontology\/biomechanics\/gait analysis and possible experience with Matlab\/Python\/or other relevant programming.\r\n\r\n4. A list of publications,\r\n\r\n5. Names and contact details of references.\r\n\r\nPlease submit your application at the latest on 22 November 2019 using the online application form<\/a>."},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopiston 2500 asiantuntijan ja 14 500 opiskelijan ihmisl\u00e4heisest\u00e4 yhteis\u00f6st\u00e4 jokaisen on helppo l\u00f6yt\u00e4\u00e4 paikkansa. Tavoitteenamme on hyvinvoiva ja osaava ihminen. Meille on t\u00e4rke\u00e4\u00e4, ett\u00e4 yhteis\u00f6mme j\u00e4senet voivat hyvin ja heill\u00e4 on mahdollisuudet kasvaa ja kehitty\u00e4. Vaalimme tutkimuksen ja koulutuksen…","protected":false,"raw":""},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_fi_post_content":"Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopiston 2500 asiantuntijan ja 14 500 opiskelijan ihmisl\u00e4heisest\u00e4 yhteis\u00f6st\u00e4 jokaisen on helppo l\u00f6yt\u00e4\u00e4 paikkansa. Tavoitteenamme on hyvinvoiva ja osaava ihminen. Meille on t\u00e4rke\u00e4\u00e4, ett\u00e4 yhteis\u00f6mme j\u00e4senet voivat hyvin ja heill\u00e4 on mahdollisuudet kasvaa ja kehitty\u00e4. Vaalimme tutkimuksen ja koulutuksen tasapainoa sek\u00e4 ajattelun avoimuutta. Kaunis puistokampuksemme sijaitsee Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n keskustassa. Yliopisto on Keski-Suomen kolmanneksi suurin ty\u00f6nantaja.\r\n\r\nLiikuntatieteellisess\u00e4 tiedekunnassa on haettavana\u00a0tohtorikoulutettavan teht\u00e4v\u00e4,\u00a01.12.2019 alkaen tai sopimuksen mukaan, enint\u00e4\u00e4n nelj\u00e4n vuoden m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4ajaksi.\r\n\r\nLiikuntatieteiden yliopistotasoinen koulutus ja tutkimus on keskitetty maassamme Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopiston liikuntatieteelliseen tiedekuntaan. Liikuntaa ja terveytt\u00e4, niiden v\u00e4lisi\u00e4 yhteyksi\u00e4 sek\u00e4 liikunnan ja terveyden edist\u00e4mist\u00e4 tarkastellaan monitieteisesti, p\u00e4\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4n\u00e4 terveyden, toimintakyvyn ja hyvinvoinnin lis\u00e4\u00e4minen el\u00e4m\u00e4nkulun eri vaiheissa.\r\n\r\nTiedekunnassa on liikuntatieteiden ja terveystieteiden koulutusalat. Tiedekunnassa on kolme tieteenalaryhm\u00e4\u00e4: liikuntabiologia, liikunnan k\u00e4ytt\u00e4ytymis- ja yhteiskuntatieteet sek\u00e4\u00a0terveystieteet. Tiedekunnassa toimii\u00a0kolme tutkimuskeskusta: Neuromuscular Research Center, Gerontologian Tutkimuskeskus sek\u00e4 Terveyden edist\u00e4misen tutkimuskeskus. Liikuntatieteellisen tiedekunnan tohtorikoulu on yksi kuudesta Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopiston tohtorikoulusta ja siihen kuuluu kolme tohtoriohjelmaa; liikuntatieteiden tohtoriohjelma, liikuntabiologian tohtoriohjelma ja terveystieteiden tohtoriohjelma.\r\n\r\nHaemme tohtorikoulutettavaa ty\u00f6skentelem\u00e4\u00e4n \u201cIk\u00e4\u00e4ntyvien funktionaalinen toimintakyky ja liikkumiskyky puettavilla antureilla mitattuna\u201d \u2013projektiin, joka on rahoitettu yhteisty\u00f6ss\u00e4 Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopiston ja KU Leuvenin v\u00e4lill\u00e4. Projektin kantava ajatus perustuu siihen, ett\u00e4 ik\u00e4\u00e4ntymisen tiedet\u00e4\u00e4n olevan yhteydess\u00e4 fyysisen toimintakyvyn heikkenemiseen. Jotta n\u00e4it\u00e4 muutoksia havaittaisiin aikaisessa vaiheessa, ihmisen liikett\u00e4 pit\u00e4isi kyet\u00e4 rekister\u00f6im\u00e4\u00e4n arkioloissa laboratorioista riippumatta. Puettavia antureita voidaan k\u00e4ytt\u00e4\u00e4 t\u00e4h\u00e4n tarkoitukseen, mutta lis\u00e4tutkimus on viel\u00e4 tarpeen, jotta voidaan selvitt\u00e4\u00e4, mitk\u00e4 muuttujat muuttuvat i\u00e4n mukana, sek\u00e4 voidaanko n\u00e4iden muuttujien avulla ennustaa tulevaa itsen\u00e4isyyden heikentymist\u00e4. Menetelm\u00e4t, joita t\u00e4ss\u00e4 projektissa on tarkoitus k\u00e4ytt\u00e4\u00e4 funktionaalisen toimintakyvyn ja liikkumiskyvyn mittaamiseen on puettavat anturit (kiihtyvyysanturi, intertiaalimittaj\u00e4rjestelm\u00e4) ja kohdepopulaationa ovat itsen\u00e4isesti asuvat i\u00e4kk\u00e4\u00e4t henkil\u00f6t.\r\n\r\nTohtorikoulutettavan teht\u00e4viin kuuluvat jatko-opintosuunnitelman laatiminen molempien yliopistojen tohtorikouluihin hyv\u00e4ksymiseksi, suunnitelman toteuttaminen, v\u00e4it\u00f6sopintojen suorittaminen sek\u00e4 muissa projektiin liittyviss\u00e4 teht\u00e4viss\u00e4 avustaminen. Tohtorikoulutettava osallistuu my\u00f6s avustaviin opetus- ja ohjausteht\u00e4viin ja niihin liittyviin muihin teht\u00e4viin. T\u00e4h\u00e4n projektiin liittyvi\u00e4 jatko-opintoja ohjaavat tohtori Evelien Van Roie, professori Christophe Delecluse and tohtori Timo Rantalainen. Aineisto v\u00e4it\u00f6skirjan kirjoittamiseen koostuu laboratoriossa mitatuista toimintakykymittauksista, sek\u00e4 arkiel\u00e4m\u00e4ss\u00e4 mitatusta kiihtyvyysanturimittausaineistosta.\r\n\r\nTohtorikoulutettavalta edellytet\u00e4\u00e4n soveltuvaa maisterin tutkintoa (esim. liikuntatieteist\u00e4, kuntoutustieteist\u00e4, biomedikaalisista tieteist\u00e4 tai biomedikaalisesta tekniikasta) sek\u00e4 hyv\u00e4\u00e4 englannin kielen suullista ja kirjallista taitoa. Tohtorikouluttavalta edellytet\u00e4\u00e4n halukkuutta osallistua useiden kuukausien liikkuvuusjaksoihin molemmilla yliopistoilla. Lis\u00e4ksi edellytet\u00e4\u00e4n ohjelmointitaitoja (Matlab, python, R tai jokin vastaava ohjelmointikieli) ja perusymm\u00e4rryst\u00e4 tilastomenetelmist\u00e4.\r\n\r\nEduksi katsotaan vahva kiinnostus ik\u00e4\u00e4ntymisen vaikutuksesta toiminta- ja liikuntakykyyn, sek\u00e4 hyv\u00e4 ymm\u00e4rrys jollakin seuraavista aloista: signaalianalyysi, gerontologia, biomekaniikka tai k\u00e4velyanalyysi. Lis\u00e4ksi eduksi katsotaan kyky ty\u00f6skennell\u00e4 itsen\u00e4isesti ja ryhm\u00e4n j\u00e4senen\u00e4, sek\u00e4 kiinnostus toimia kansainv\u00e4lisess\u00e4 tutkimusryhm\u00e4ss\u00e4. Hollannin tai suomen kielen taitoa pidet\u00e4\u00e4n etuna, mutta se ei ole edellytys teht\u00e4v\u00e4\u00e4n valitsemiseksi.\r\n\r\nTohtorikoulutettavan teht\u00e4vist\u00e4, kelpoisuusvaatimuksista ja kielitaidosta\u00a0m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4t\u00e4\u00e4n\u00a0yliopiston johtos\u00e4\u00e4nn\u00f6ss\u00e4\u00a0ja kielitaito-ohjeistuksissa. Yliopiston opetus- ja tutkimusteht\u00e4v\u00e4\u00e4n otettavalta vaaditaan, ett\u00e4 h\u00e4n hallitsee suomen kielen. Yliopisto voi tarvittaessa my\u00f6nt\u00e4\u00e4 erivapauden kielitaitovaatimuksista.\u00a0Tohtorikoulutettavalta edellytet\u00e4\u00e4n hyv\u00e4\u00e4 englannin kielen taitoa.\r\n\r\nTohtorikoulutettavalta edellytet\u00e4\u00e4n soveltuva ylempi korkeakoulututkinto ja jatkotutkinnon opiskeluoikeus Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopistoon. Mik\u00e4li hakijalla ei ole ennest\u00e4\u00e4n opiskeluoikeutta, sit\u00e4 on haettava hakuajat huomioiden erillisell\u00e4 hakemuksella asianomaisesta tiedekunnasta.\r\n\r\nKokonaispalkkasi tohtorikoulutettavan teht\u00e4v\u00e4ss\u00e4 on noin 2 200 \u2013 2\u00a0700 euroa kuukaudessa, riippuen osaamisestasi ja aiemmasta kokemuksestasi.\r\n\r\nTeht\u00e4v\u00e4\u00e4n\u00a0 valittaessa k\u00e4ytet\u00e4\u00e4n kuuden kuukauden koeaikaa.\r\n\r\n\r\nLis\u00e4tietoja antavat<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr Timo Rantalainen , email: timo.rantalainen@jyu.fi; tel: +358408053252\r\n\r\nDr. Evelien Van Roie, email: evelien.vanroie@kuleuven.be, tel: +32 16 37 94 31\r\n\r\nProf. Dr. Christophe Delecluse, email: christophe.delecluse@kuleuven.be, tel.: +32 16 32 90 76\r\n\r\nja hallintop\u00e4\u00e4llikk\u00f6 Heikki Herva, heikki.herva@jyu.fi; +358504432400.\r\n\r\nS\u00e4hk\u00f6iseen hakulomakkeeseen<\/a> tulee liitt\u00e4\u00e4 englanninkielisin\u00e4 pdf-muodossa:\r\n\r\n1. CV\r\n\r\n2.\u00a0Vapaamuotoinen hakemus-\/motivaatiokirje. Cover letter (please explain your motivation to apply),\r\n\r\n3. Selvitys aikaisemmasta kokemuksesta ja osaamisesta signaalin analysoinnissa\/gerontologiassa\/biomekaniikassa\/k\u00e4velyn analysoinnissa ja mahdollinen kokemus Matlab\/Python tai muusta soveltuvasta ohjelmoinnista.\r\n\r\n4. Julkaisuluettelo\r\n\r\n5. Suosittelijoiden nimet ja yhteystiedot.\r\n\r\nHakemus tulee j\u00e4tt\u00e4\u00e4 viimeist\u00e4\u00e4n 22.11.2019 s\u00e4hk\u00f6isell\u00e4 hakulomakkeella<\/a>.","_fi_post_name":"avoin-tyopaikka-tohtorikoulutettava-ikaantyvien-funktionaalinen-toimintakyky-ja-liikkumiskyky-puettavilla-antureilla-mitattuna-projekti","_fi_post_excerpt":"","_fi_post_title":"Avoin ty\u00f6paikka: Tohtorikoulutettava, Ik\u00e4\u00e4ntyvien funktionaalinen toimintakyky ja liikkumiskyky puettavilla antureilla mitattuna -projekti","_en_post_content":"At the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, everyone can find their place in the human-centred environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.\r\n\r\nThe Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences<\/a> and The Department of Movement Sciences (KU Leuven)<\/a> are currently seeking to recruit staff to a joint position of Doctoral Student, beginning as from 1 December 2019 or according to a separate agreement, for a fixed term of not more than four years.\r\n\r\nEducation and research in sport sciences in Finland are concentrated at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. Physical activity and health, as well as their relationships and promotion, are explored there from a multidisciplinary perspective, with the improvement of health, functional ability and wellbeing across the human lifespan as the key aim.\r\n\r\nThere are two main lines of study at the Faculty: Sport Sciences and Health Sciences. There are three disciplinary groups at the Faculty: Biology of Physical Activity, Behavioral and Social Sciences of Sport and Health Sciences. There are also three research centres at the Faculty: the Neuromuscular Research Centre, the Gerontology Research Center and the Research Centre for Health Promotion.\r\n\r\nWe are looking for a Ph.D. candidate to work in the project \u201cFunctional ability and mobility in old age measured through wearable sensors\u201d funded jointly by the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and KU Leuven. The underpinning rationale of the project is that it has been recognised that human ageing is accompanied by progressive declines in functional ability. To be able to capture those progressive declines at an early stage, human movement should be measured in free living conditions outside of a laboratory. Wearable sensors can be used to this end, but more research is necessary to determine which relevant parameters can be derived from accelerometer data, how these parameters are influenced by age and whether these are predictive of future loss of independence. The primary method used to study functional ability and human movement in this project are wearable sensors (accelerometer, inertial measurement unit) and community-dwelling older adults are the target population.\r\n\r\nThe tasks of the student are to make a research plan for acquiring PhD position in the doctoral school of Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences and the Department of Movement Sciences, focus on research concerning doctoral thesis according to this plan, complete doctoral studies and assist in other tasks related to the overall project. The student may also be given a chance to supervise Master thesis students within the research topic and will be expected to provide administrative, educational and technical support in the activities within the Department of Movement Sciences and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences (KU Leuven) and\/or the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences (University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4). The position will be under the supervision of Dr Evelien Van Roie, Prof. Christophe Delecluse and Dr Timo Rantalainen. The data available for the doctoral thesis include laboratory-based functional assessments and free-living multiple day accelerometry records.\r\n\r\nPrerequisites for the doctoral student position are a suitable Master\u2019s degree and good command of the English language. The candidate also needs to be willing to spend long (several months) mobility periods at both institutes (that is, in Leuven and in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4). Programming skills with Matlab, python, R or other relevant programming languages are preferred and basic knowledge of statistical techniques is required. Preferable characteristics of a candidate include; Master\u2019s degree in Movement Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or Biomedical Engineering. Excellent academic record (e.g. with a distinction). A strong interest in the effects of ageing on functional ability and mobility. A good knowledge in some or all of the following areas: signal analysis, gerontology, biomechanics or gait analysis. Capable of independent work (e.g. time management skills) and ability to work in a team. Interest in working within an international team of researchers. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch or Finnish language is a plus but not required.\r\n\r\nThe position is located at the Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences at the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, Finland and The Department of Movement Sciences (KU Leuven), Belgium. The expected duration of PhD thesis and doctoral studies is four years, but a contract is first made for one year, and the extension of that contract is dependent on an evaluation of initial progress in the studies and research.\r\n\r\nThe duties, qualification requirements and language skills of doctoral student are stipulated by\u00a0the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Regulations, Rectors\u00b4s decision on personnel matters\u00a0and language skills guidelines.The selected person is required to have a full command of Finnish language. According to Finnish law, a non-native university teaching and research\u00a0staff member can be granted an exemption from the requirement of Finnish language proficiency.\r\n\r\nA prerequisite for the\u00a0doctoral student position is a suitable Master\u2019s degree and the study right for doctoral studies at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. If the applicant does not already have the right for doctoral studies, it must be applied for by a separate application from the relevant faculty, considering application times.\r\n\r\nYour total salary for a doctoral student is around \u20ac 2,200 - 2,700 per month, depending on your skills and previous experience.\r\n\r\nA trial period of six months will be used when the position is first filled.\r\n\r\nThe ideal starting date is December 1st 2019, but is negotiable.\r\n\r\nTo find useful information about the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, the City of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide<\/a>. For KU Leuven, see here<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFor further information, please contact:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr- Timo Rantalainen , email: timo.rantalainen@jyu.fi; tel: +358408053252\r\n\r\nDr. Evelien Van Roie, email: evelien.vanroie@kuleuven.be, tel: +32 16 37 94 31\r\n\r\nProf. Dr. Christophe Delecluse, email: christophe.delecluse@kuleuven.be, tel.: +32 16 32 90 76\r\n\r\nHead of Administration Heikki Herva, email:\u00a0heikki.herva@jyu.fi; +358504432400.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nApplication materials should be submitted in English.\r\n\r\nThe application should include as PDF files:\r\n\r\n1. CV\r\n\r\n2.\u00a0Cover letter (please explain your motivation to apply),\r\n\r\n3.\u00a0Description of previous experience and skills on signal analysis\/gerontology\/biomechanics\/gait analysis and possible experience with Matlab\/Python\/or other relevant programming.\r\n\r\n4. A list of publications,\r\n\r\n5. Names and contact details of references.\r\n\r\nPlease submit your application at the latest on 22 November 2019 using the online application form<\/a>.","_en_post_name":"current-vacancy-doctoral-student-functional-ability-and-mobility-in-old-age-measured-through-wearable-sensors","_en_post_excerpt":"","_en_post_title":"Current vacancy: Doctoral student (\u201cFunctional ability and mobility in old age measured through wearable sensors\u201d)","edit_language":"en","footnotes":""},"categories":[130],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tiedeuutiset","entry","no-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7072"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7077,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7072\/revisions\/7077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}