Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Human Movement and Ageing)

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop and undertake a programme of research to investigate balance and movement mechanisms in older people in real life settings and in two new state of the art facilities at the University of Exeter. This post is available for two years in the first instance, from September 2025. The successful applicant will also involve the use of a separate Motek M-Gait system, based in the School of Sport and Health Sciences. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team focused on improving the health and functioning of older people

The post will include:

• To undertake research as appropriate to the field of study.
• To contribute to teaching and learning programmes in the School and to supervise postgraduate research
• To act as research team leader.
• To routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media and to present the results of scientific research to sponsors and at
• As determined by the nature of the project and at the direction of the PI, to plan, co-ordinate and implement research programme activity.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or near to completion, or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised in analysis of Human Movement and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to:

• Record research output in high quality publications
• Have experience of visual 3D, Matlab or similar
• Have excellent communication skills
• Develop external networks
• Help create an inclusive culture

Please ensure you read the Job Description.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

For further information please contact Professor Sallie Lamb, Mireillie Gillings Professor of Health Innovation e-mail S.E.Lamb@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 725585 or Dr Genevieve Williams, Senior Lecturer in Sports Science email G.K.R.Williams@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 723899.

The closing date for completed applications is 1^st June 2025. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 9^th June.

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