Postdoctoral Researcher in Exercise, Health & Special Populations

UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia; Murcia; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Postdoctoral full-time position

International collaboration

Access to cutting-edge facilities

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Exercise, Health & Special Populations to join the Research Center for High Performance Sport (CIARD) and UCAM Hi-Tech. The role focuses on advancing innovative research at the intersection of exercise science, health promotion and clinical exercise physiology.

You will design and lead projects, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, contribute to teaching, and collaborate with healthcare institutions to

Formación

• PhD in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences, Exercise Physiology, or a related discipline.
• Proven research experience in exercise science, health, or special populations.
• Strong scientific publication record and participation in competitive research projects.
• Experience designing and implementing exercise programmes for clinical or special populations will be highly valued.
• Previous university teaching experience is desirable.
• English proficiency at C1 level.

Responsabilidades

• Design and lead research projects in exercise science, health, and clinical exercise physiology.
• Develop and evaluate exercise interventions for older adults, children, and individuals with chronic diseases or special health conditions.
• Participate in national and international competitive research projects.
• Publish high-quality scientific research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise student research.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare institutions to promote evidence-based practice.

Conocimientos

Research experience

Publication record

English proficiency

Educación

PhD in Sports Sciences or related

Descripción del empleo

Shape the Future of Exercise & Health Research at UCAM

UCAM is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Exercise, Health & Special Populations to join the Research Center for High Performance Sport (CIARD) and UCAM Hi-Tech.

We are seeking an ambitious researcher with expertise in exercise science, health promotion and clinical exercise physiology who is eager to develop innovative research with real impact on people's health and quality of life.

Your Mission

Develop innovative research in exercise science, health, and special populations while contributing to university teaching and knowledge transfer activities that bridge scientific research and clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead research projects in exercise science, health, and clinical exercise physiology.
• Develop and evaluate exercise interventions for older adults, children, and individuals with chronic diseases or special health conditions.
• Participate in national and international competitive research projects.
• Publish high-quality scientific research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise student research.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare institutions to promote evidence-based practice.

What We're Looking For

• PhD in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences, Exercise Physiology, or a related discipline.
• Proven research experience in exercise science, health, or special populations.
• Strong scientific publication record and participation in competitive research projects.
• Experience designing and implementing exercise programmes for clinical or special populations will be highly valued.
• Previous university teaching experience is desirable.
• English proficiency at C1 level.

What We Offer

• Postdoctoral full-time position.
• Opportunity to join one of Spain's leading research centres in sports science and health.
• Participation in internationally recognised research projects.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• A dynamic, innovative and international academic environment.
• Excellent opportunities for scientific, academic and professional growth.