Opening for PhD Student Position in Exercise Physiology
The School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology (SHPK) is pleased to announce an opening for a doctoral student position in Exercise Physiology, beginning Spring of 2025.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a research team dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of exercise physiology and its applications to health and performance.
Position Details
Title: Doctoral (PhD) Student in Kinesiology specializing in Exercise Physiology
Start Date: Spring 2025
Location: Texas Woman’s University, School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology (SHPK), Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Denton, TX
Opportunities
- Conduct original research under the supervision of experienced faculty members
- Participate in the design, execution, and analysis of experimental studies
- Contribute to the preparation of research manuscripts and presentations
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with other researchers and institutions
- Assist in teaching undergraduate or master's level courses as required
- Assist in mentoring undergraduate and master’s level research agendas
Qualifications
- A Master of Science (MS) degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field
- Prior research experience and a record of scholarly presentations and publications (preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Application Requirements
- A cover letter detailing your research interests and career goals
- Curriculum vitae (CV) including academic background, research experience, and publications
- Transcripts from previous academic institutions
- Contact information for three academic or professional references
- A sample of scholarly writing (e.g., professional paper, abstract submission, thesis chapter, published paper)
Funding Opportunities and Benefits
- Graduate teaching assistant stipend with in-state tuition rate
- University-level, Institute for Women’s Health, and School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology-funded student scholarships to reduce the tuition burden
- Health insurance and other benefits
- Conference travel awards
- University-funded student research grant opportunities
- Opportunities for teaching, research, mentorship, grant writing development, and conference presentations
Application Deadline
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Research Faculty
Daniel E. Newmire, PhD received his PhD from Texas Woman’s University, his MS degree from Life University in Marietta, GA, and his BA from the University of Iowa in IA. His research interests lie primarily in human model muscle physiology and metabolism, where he has contributed to publications in academic journals and presentations at conferences. Newmire's work often explores the impact of heat stress or ‘thermotherapy’ in conjunction with resistance exercise, and nutritional factors on metabolism and skeletal muscle mass changes in healthy and diseased populations related to health and performance. In addition to his research, Newmire is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students at TWU, where he serves as an associate professor in exercise physiology reflecting his commitment to advancing research knowledge and education in his field.
Rhett Rigby, PhD holds BS and MS degrees in biomedical engineering, and a PhD in kinesiology, exercise, nutrition, and,health promotion from Baylor University. At Texas Woman’s University, he is an associate professor in health promotion and kinesiology and the co-director of the Institute for Women’s Health. He also mentors students who compete in the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) Design Challenge at NASA. He is externally funded through the TSGC and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, allowing him to investigate how equine-assisted therapy affects adults with neurological diseases. His general research interests include: 1) exercise and physical activity interventions for children and adults with neurological disease, including Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and autism spectrum disorder, and 2) wearable technology and exercise countermeasures for astronauts during long-duration spaceflight.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application materials electronically to Graduate Admissions with the subject line "Ph.D. Application Kinesiology-Exercise Physiology." For inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dan Newmire, PhD, Associate Professor in Kinesiology, at dnewmire@twu.edu and/or Dr. Rhett Rigby, Associate Professor in Kinesiology and Interim Director at brigby@twu.edu
For any inquiries related to graduate programming, please contact Jason Torres at jtorres9@twu.edu
For any inquiries related specifically to the SHPK graduate program, please contact the Associate Director of Graduate Programs, Mindy Menn, PhD, mmenn@twu.edu
Join us in contributing to impactful research in exercise physiology and advancing your academic career at TWU! We look forward to receiving your application.
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