We strive to build a community of learners who value belonging, cultivate a growth mindset, and celebrate excellence. To learn more about getting involved in the DWELL Laboratory as an undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral trainee, please see the information below.
We do not currently have openings for paid research staff roles.
Our undergraduate students join the DWELL team by enrolling in a directed research experience course in the School of Kinesiology (KIN3993), as a laboratory volunteer, or through the University Honors Program. Undergraduate students can expect to gain hands-on experience in literature review, data management, analysis of quantitative or qualitative data, and written and oral presentation of research findings. Returning undergraduate students may also have opportunities to apply for funding through training programs offered by the UMN Office of Undergraduate Research or the UMN Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Our undergraduate students benefit from our diverse community of team members who have clinical rehabilitation backgrounds. Alumni shared that they also gained professional (e.g., time management, teamwork, communication) and technical (e.g., statistical analysis using SPSS or R, Microsoft Office) skills during their time in the DWELL Lab.
The first step to joining the DWELL team as an undergraduate student is to email Dr. Kringle ([email protected]) one paragraph that briefly describes your background and reason that you are interested in joining the DWELL Laboratory.
Our graduate students join the DWELL team through admission to one of the University of Minnesota’s research-based graduate programs with Dr. Kringle assigned as their advisor. Dr. Kringle advises students in the MS and PhD in Kinesiology Programs (Physical Activity and Health Promotion emphasis area) and co-advises students in the Medical School’s PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Program. Graduate students will be immersed in a program of research that is guided by models for phased intervention development (including the ORBIT model and the NIH Stage Model) and that includes both quantitative and qualitative study designs. Graduate students will also have opportunities to work with accelerometry data and data collected via patient-reported outcome measures. Over the duration of their training, graduate students can expect to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the research cycle, including idea generation, study design, data collection, analyses, and dissemination. For more information about graduate training as a DWELL team member, please see Dr. Kringle’s advising statement (forthcoming).
The first step to joining the DWELL team as graduate student is to read about the graduate programs in the School of Kinesiology and/or the PhD Program in Rehabilitation Science. Each website has contact information for the program coordinator who can answer your questions about admission to the program itself. If you remain interested in the DWELL Laboratory and one of these programs, then email Dr. Kringle ([email protected]) a copy of your resume/CV and a brief introduction to your background, goals, and interest in the DWELL Lab (1 to 2 paragraphs). Please note that Dr. Kringle does not accept new graduate students every year, and so it is best to inquire as early as possible.
Please email Dr. Kringle ([email protected]) to express interest in completing postdoctoral research training in the DWELL Laboratory. Include a copy of your CV and a summary of your training goals in the email. Note that the DWELL Laboratory does not currently have active funding available to support a postdoctoral researcher. We will support qualified trainees in pursuing funding opportunities.