Position number: 29609

Term

Faculty of Kinesiology & Rec. Management

Posting start date: March 16, 2026

Advertised until: April 23, 2026 or until filled

Full time:

Yes

Permanent:

No

Start date:

June 1, 2026

For more information please contact: Dr. Cheryl Glazebrook - [email protected]

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Position#: 29609

The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position, commencing June 1, 2026 , or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Overview

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent theory-driven research in motor learning and control, with a focus on aging and disability research, under the supervision of Drs. Cheryl Glazebrook (University of Manitoba) and Jim Lyons (McMaster University). Drs. Glazebrook and Lyons’ research program integrates behavioural experimentation with quantitative analysis to explore how multisensory information (e.g., visual, proprioceptive, and auditory stimuli) shapes motor performance, learning, and adaptation across diverse populations. This position is well suited to candidates interested in basic science questions while working within multidisciplinary environments to extend and refine theories of motor learning and skill acquisition.

Research focus and responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

- Develop and test theoretically motivated questions in motor learning and motor control with a particular focus on aging and disability as sources of variation.
- Design and conduct laboratory and field experiments to examine multisensory influences on performance, variability, and learning across different tasks and populations.
- Collect and Analyze movement data using methods that may include motion capture, gaze-tracking, nerve stimulation, EMG and transcranial magnetic stimulation.
- Lead the preparation of: manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and competitive grant applications.
- Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, as appropriate.

The retained candidate will be encouraged to work with Drs. Glazebrook and Lyons on securing external funding to support extension of the postdoctoral appointment.

Faculty Description

The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management (FKRM) is located at the Fort Garry Campus in Winnipeg, Manitoba. FKRM’s vision is to build healthy communities through the study and practice of human movement, sport and leisure. FKRM is committed to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge related to physical activity,



human movement, sport, and leisure, with the goal of improving the health, well-being and quality of life of Manitobans, Canadians and citizens of the world.

Further information about the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management can be obtained from: https://umanitoba.ca/kinesiology-recreation-management/

Required qualifications

The successful candidate will have a:

- PhD (completed or near completion) in kinesiology, psychology, neuroscience, movement science, rehabilitation science, or a related field
- Strong grounding in motor learning and/or motor control theory
- Experience with experimental design and quantitative data analysis
- Outstanding writing skills with a demonstrated ability to publish, or prepare work for publication, as well as experience with submitting documents to peer-reviewed funding agencies and academic conferences.

The PhD must have been awarded within the appropriate time frame: no more than five years from the PhD (or equivalent) degree at the time of application. Candidates nearing completion of their PhD may also apply.

Preferred qualifications include:

- Familiarity with theoretical frameworks in motor learning and control
- Experience studying aging, disability, or individual differences as experimental constraints
- Demonstrated proficiency conducting quantitative analysis on sensor-based data
- Programming or modelling experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, Excel, SPSS, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence and initiative and adhere to self-imposed timelines.
- Ability to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment

We particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, names of three references should be sent to:

Cheryl Glazebrook [Subject: Post Doctoral Fellowship]

cheryl.glazebrook@umanitoba

The closing date for receipt of applications is April 23, 2026 . A Review of applications will begin on April 24th, 2026 and will continue until filled.

Application materials, including letters of reference,



will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Additional information:

The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

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