The phrase "assumed this position" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone taking on a specific role or job, often in a formal or professional context.
Example: "After several interviews, she was pleased to announce that she had assumed this position as the new project manager."
Alternatives: "taken on this role" or "accepted this position."
Many biologists have stated that it does, and many more have tacitly assumed this position.
In addressing whether evolution progresses in this way, evolutionary biologist George C. Williams (1966: 34) wrote: Many biologists have stated that it does, and many more have tacitly assumed this position.
Once you've assumed this position, try to scramble as fast as you can to get up and away.
But I do not assume this position because I believe it reinforces counterproductive shadeism – where my worth is tied to the shade of my skin – and because it positions me in relation to white oppressors or the black oppressed.
"By assuming this position in the crowded awards calendar, and copying the details of the Oscar ceremony," you say, stuffing Stan Hey's Independent commentary into your tuxedo, "the Bafta awards risk being seen as a colony of the Oscars".
"Some on the other side of the aisle are obstructing a highly qualified nominee and I believe by not allowing him to assume this position yet are doing harm to our country," Sen Frist said.
Ouch! — onto my left knee, and... you know, just now this kind of feels extremely weird and somewhat painful, so I think I'll just "un-assume" this position for the moment, if I can, and maybe try again when I'm more warmed up.
In order to assume this position, you must return to your school days where the teacher ruled the classroom.
Members of the right assume this position on principle (they believe it) or for strategic reasons (it serves some purpose such as getting elected).
Since assuming this position, she has been a tireless advocate for women's empowerment, particularly in the poorest countries, meeting with groups of influential women in each and every country she visits to ensure their voices and needs are heard.
(Don't assume this position unless it happens naturally, standing this way deliberately can become awkward and create tension).. Stay warm.
