Assistant Professor / Associate Professor, Sports Science, Technology, and Medical Sciences

The Assistant/Associate Professor in Sports Science, Technology, and Medical Sciences will contribute to the advancement of interdisciplinary education and research at the intersection of human performance, health sciences, biomechanics, data analytics, and emerging technologies.

The role requires excellence in teaching, research, and academic service, with a focus on evidence-based practice, applied research, and collaboration with industry, healthcare institutions, and high-performance sport environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Academic Delivery

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas such as:
• Exercise physiology
• Biomechanics
• Sports medicine fundamentals
• Performance analytics
• Sports technology and wearables
• Rehabilitation and injury prevention
• Develop innovative, technology-enabled teaching methodologies.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute to curriculum design aligned with international accreditation and best practices.

2. Research and Scholarly Activity

• Conduct high-quality research in areas such as:
• Human performance optimization
• Sports analytics and predictive modelling
• Rehabilitation science
• Biomechanics and movement science
• AI and technology in sport and health
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus/Web of Science.
• Secure research funding through grants, industry partnerships, or collaborative projects.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives across technology, health sciences, and behavioral sciences.

3. Industry and Clinical Engagement

• Develop collaborations with:
• Sports organizations and academies
• Healthcare institutions
• Rehabilitation centers
• Technology companies in wearables and performance tracking
• Facilitate internships, applied projects, and field-based learning opportunities.
• Contribute to athlete performance monitoring and applied research programs where relevant.

4. Academic Administration and Service

• Participate in academic committees and institutional initiatives.
• Support accreditation, ranking, and quality assurance processes.
• Mentor students and contribute to academic advising.
• Assist in developing research labs, performance centers, or applied research facilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• PhD in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated teaching capability at the university level.
• Evidence of research publications or strong research potential.
• Strong analytical and interdisciplinary orientation.

Desirable

• Experience with:
• Performance analytics software
• Biomechanics or motion capture systems
• Wearable sensor technologies
• Data science or AI applications in sport
• Clinical or applied sport experience.
• Experience in funded research or consulting.