Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- KU Leuven
- Research Field
- Medical sciences » Other
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Belgium
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38 hours/week
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Reference Number
- BAP-2023-806
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries, are of particular concern to the young and active part of our population as about 50% of patients with ACL injury can expect to suffer from premature cartilage degeneration (osteoarthritis-OA) within 10 years after the injury. The primary cause of this cartilage degeneration is believed to be the many repetitions of pathological loading on the musculoskeletal structures (knee joint pathomechanics-KJPM) during everyday activities. However, the underlying mechanisms of KJPM associated with knee trauma and their changes over time still need to be explored. This is crucial with the aim of preventing post traumatic OA (PTOA). With state-of-the art imaging and motion capture methods, we will first construct a comprehensive and longitudinal joint (cartilage) loading profile of those patients and determine the (proxy)factors leading to pathological force distributions. We will then utilize that knowledge to develop and provide proof of concept for a rehabilitation intervention with real-time feedback on the knee loading proxies adapted to the specific needs of each individual patient. This project is the first step to unravel the factors leading to early OA development. Ultimately this will allow us to optimize ACL and knee injury rehabilitation programs such that not just return to an active lifestyle is achieved in the short term, but also early onset of OA is prevented in the long term.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Medical sciences
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Languages
- DUTCH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
The current position is offered for a duration of 2 years and is extendable subject to a positive evaluation of the candidate.
This project is an innovative project at the international level, in close collaboration between the Departments of Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Sciences, and Development & Regeneration, and with UZ Orthopedics and Rheumatology services.
The start date is around February 1, 2024
- You have a Master's degree in a field relevant to the subject (Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Movement Sciences, or similar).
- Students should be graduated by the final application date.
- You have an interest in working with patients with anterior cruciate ligament injuries and have good communication skills.
- You possess a good knowledge of biomechanics, statistical models, and can work analytically and independently.
- You are creative, like to take initiative, and are team-oriented.
- You have good didactic and communicative skills and have a strong sense of responsibility.
- You have distinguished yourself during your studies.
- You speak and write fluently in Dutch and English.
- Proficiency in Dutch is a prerequisite for the application
Applications will be considered provided they include the following information:
- Cover letter (your motivation, objectives, skills, and experience)
- CV
- Diploma and grade lists (from Bachelor's and Master's programs)
- Contact details of referees
- Any additional relevant information (e.g., publication details, past presentations, master's thesis)
- Knowledge of Dutch
For more information please contact Prof. dr. Sabine Verschueren, tel.: +32 16 32 90 70, mail: sabine.verschueren@kuleuven.be.
You can apply for this job no later than 15/01/2024 via the online application tool
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- KU Leuven
- Country
- Belgium
- State/Province
- Vlaams Brabant
- City
- Leuven
- Postal Code
- 3000
- Street
- Leuven
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- State/Province
- Leuven
- City
- Vlaams Brabant
- Street
- Leuven
- Postal Code
- 3000