Laboratory Manager (Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences)

At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Applicants are expected to include a CV & covering letter

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty Technical Services Team providing laboratory operational management and technical support to the School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Science (SERS). 

The University of Hull has state-of-the-art therapeutic equipment and facilities, supported by our dedicated technical staff, and provides a high-quality teaching, learning and research environment for sport science staff and students. Our facilities include a high-specification strength and conditioning suite, environmental chamber, extensively equipped physiology laboratories, and a large multifunctional Health and Human Performance Laboratory containing multiple force plates, integrated 3D optoelectronic motion capture cameras, EMG, isokinetic dynamometry and dynamic computerised posturography/balance systems.

With a strong background in Biomechanics and/or Exercise Physiology, you will be responsible for leading and providing high-quality technical support for our teaching and research endeavours within SERS. You will be closely involved in our Outreach programmes, the supervision of student placement experience, and laboratory-based student research studies in conjunction with academic supervisors. For candidates with the appropriate experience and understanding of specialist Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology, there may also be opportunities to perform independent research and to provide coaching and training to staff and students in experimental procedures, techniques and allied equipment. 

Full support and guidance will be provided by the Head of Technical Services and academic staff within the faculty. There will be opportunities to undertake professional development such as Professional accreditation in Strength and Conditioning and BASES Sport and Exercise Scientist Accreditation.

To discuss this role informally, please contact Kevin Oxley, Head of Technical Services, T 01482 462113, E k.oxley@hull.ac.uk

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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