PhD Position in Sports Science - GIH

Gymnastik- och Idrottshögskolan (Gih)

Stockholms län, Stockholm

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PhD Position in Sports Science

GIH hereby announces a PhD position in the field of sports science focusing on optimizing performance and recovery in swimming.

Project Description:

The overall aim of the research project is to study the optimization of recovery and performance in elite swimming. The project aims to largely utilize original sports technology and health technology measurement equipment to evaluate recovery, health, and performance in elite swimmers in a real-world context. This is to subsequently implement various measures to improve these parameters. The goal is to tailor the needs for training modulation, rest, sleep, nutrition, etc. Furthermore, the intention is to use newly developed models based on artificial intelligence to integrate physiological variables and thus contribute to knowledge about individualized strategies for optimizing recovery and performance.

The project will also include a component that involves studying maximal physical and mental exhaustion and its impact on short-term and long-term recovery. This is to study the outer limits of endurance capacity and its impact, allowing for contextualization of the elite athlete's everyday life. Finally, the project aims to study targeted nutritional interventions to stimulate performance and recovery in elite swimmers.

Eligibility for Doctoral Studies

To be admitted to doctoral studies in sports science, the applicant must have:

  • completed a degree at the advanced level, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the advanced level, or in some other way acquired equivalent knowledge within or outside the country
  • the ability otherwise needed to complete the education.

High school grades equivalent to English 6 are a basic requirement. For applicants who do not have grades from a Swedish high school, a certificate of eligibility equivalent to English 6 from an internationally recognized language test (TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge ESOL) is required in accordance with the requirements on antagning.se. Any exceptions from the requirement for certificates are regulated on www.universityadmissions.se. Applicants with a master's degree from an English-speaking university or program do not need to provide proof of English language testing.

The basic eligibility must be fulfilled at the time of admission to doctoral education, on February 18, 2025.

Application

The application for admission must include the following certified documents in PDF format:

  • Degree certificate or other documents that substantiate eligibility. A copy of the degree certificate must be attached in the original language as well as in an English translation by an authorized translator (not applicable for Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English).
  • Certificate of eligibility equivalent to English 6 from an internationally recognized language test.
  • Thesis at the advanced level (master's thesis).
  • CV with a brief written motivation for the application based on educational background.
  • Proposal for at least two references.

Selection

Selection among the applicants will be made with regard to the ability to benefit from doctoral education. An important assessment criterion is the focus on higher education credits at the advanced level and the quality of the independent work at the advanced level. The assessment will be based on the following established criteria:

  • familiarity with relevant prior knowledge in the field of sports, with an emphasis on swimming,
  • theoretical awareness and familiarity with adequate methods,
  • analytical ability,
  • ability for critical thinking and problem formulation,
  • written and oral communication skills, and
  • familiarity with ethical issues.

For this PhD position, the following will also be considered:

  • Long-term experience and ongoing activity as a coach in elite swimming.
  • Experience as head coach in swimming at international championships.
  • Higher education credits from courses in sports physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, and sports technology.
  • Previous participation in research and development projects in elite sports is an advantage.
  • Previous elite swimming experience is an advantage.

Admission and Employment

Regulations for admission to doctoral education are governed by Chapter 7 of the Higher Education Ordinance and GIH's admission regulations. Regulations for employment as a PhD student can be found in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Only those who are admitted to doctoral education may be appointed as PhD students. In the appointment process, emphasis will primarily be placed on the degree of ability to benefit from the education.

Other Conditions

For more information about the employment as a PhD student and doctoral education at GIH, please refer to our websites on doctoral education at GIH.

GIH promotes diversity and equality, and we therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences.

Duration/Working Hours

Temporary employment for four years full-time (equivalent to 100% working hours) according to Chapter 5, Sections 1-7 of the Higher Education Ordinance, with a start date no later than March 31, 2025, or by agreement.

Salary

The salary is regulated by local collective agreements.

Application Deadline

The application must be received by GIH no later than January 31, 2025.

This advertisement is a shortened version; see the full advertisement here.

Claimed merits must be verifiable upon request.

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