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PhD Fellow / August, 2018 — August, 2021

As a PhD student in the Human Performance Laboratory, I was actively involved in all stages of applied sports science research across a wide range of topic areas. I was also instructing courses and consulting with athletes on applied sports science practices. Finally, I tested hundreds of athletes and other community members as part of research projects and collaborations with the Athletics department.

PhD Researcher and Sport Scientist / July, 2018 — August, 2021

Designed and conducted research projects and supported ongoing research studies within the Human Performance Laboratory. Coordinated physiological psychological and performance testing with athletes as part of community and university sports science initiatives. Developed an extensive data and statistical skillset and gained considerable experience using statistical tools (R Excel SPSS SAS) to process analyze and visualize data from diverse data sources including metabolic analyses wearable sensors (HR HRV GPS) body composition testing force plate data and subjective psychological and nutrition questionnaires. Completed a complex dissertation project involving the collection monitoring and analysis of physiological psychological nutrition and training data from 150+ endurance athletes to investigate interventions for mitigating health side effects from intensive training.

PHD Researcher / August, 2018 — August, 2021

Conducted a wide range of research projects across numerous areas of sport and human performance, and was awarded the Alumni Association's Outstanding Scholar award in recognition of high-quality research by a graduate student. Additionally, I assisted with athlete testing and data analytics, and other sports science projects within the Human Performance Laboratory, and instructed undergraduate courses in Exercise Physiology.