Fellowship Opportunity: Physical Movement

We undertake leading-edge research into new treatments for movement disorders. Physical movement is based within two departments in the Faculty and Health and Education: Psychology and Health Professions. We work closely with the charity sector, and we are committed to the involvement of people with movement disorders in our research from the earliest stages. You would be supported to develop skills in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement, and to develop your own networks to support your career progression.

Based within our multidisciplinary neuroscience and movement research teams, you will be carrying out research on surgical interventions for movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our clinical teams at Walton Centre on a novel surgical approach called MRI-guided focused ultrasound and contribute to our Wellcome Trust and Medical Research Council-funded work with both Salford Royal and Walton Centre. You will be a driver of research which will be translated into new interventions that improve mobility, complementing and enhancing the current research programme.

About the role: 

• To undertake world-leading and internationally excellent research using latest and innovative methodologies, as relevant in your area of research. 

• To prepare, present and publish research outputs through the appropriate forums. 

• To develop ideas for generating income to ensure the continued success and growth of research portfolio.  

• To disseminate findings of research widely to further the institution’s standing in the HE and research community and strengthen the impact of the research.

About the candidate: 

You must have a doctoral-level qualification in a relevant discipline, including neuroscience and/or neuroimaging, with an interest in movement and movement rehabilitation. You will be supported to develop skills in brain imaging and analysis. Working closely with our industry, charity and NHS partners, you will get involved in our work on developing and evaluating treatments that affect the musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory systems.

Requirements: 

• Doctoral level qualification in a related research area. 

• Possess breadth or depth of specialist knowledge and demonstrate potential for research independence.

• Excellent track record of relevant research outputs. 

• Significant research experience in the chosen field of research, which should include where appropriate: 
  • leading the work of a team, co-ordinating effort and resources to meet objectives 
  • developing partnerships with internal and external agencies 
  • preparing funding proposals and applications to external bodies 
  • using initiative, creativity and judgement to develop appropriate approaches to research 
  • synthesising complex data from different sources and communicating findings via written reports and articles 
  • presenting at national and/or international research meetings 
  • supervising student work and providing appropriate support and feedback. 

• Experience of managing and monitoring performance of research projects in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage projects involving academic institutions and funding bodies. 

Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for a full list of essential & desirable criteria. 

Academic Contact: Prof Niki Ray (n.ray@mmu.ac.uk) to discuss the fellowship opportunity in detail. 

Closing Date: 29 May 2024 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on researchfellowships@mmu.ac.uk   

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