Research Associate

The “FeetSee” project is focussed on generating prospective foot temperature data to test the current algorithm and inform development of future algorithm refinements aimed at supporting diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) prevention through identification of temperature differences of >2.2°C on respective areas of opposite feet. These data and the algorithm generated will inform the scientific underpinning for the development of the FeetSee health technology.  

You will coordinate day-to-day study operation including working with the project team to identify persons with diabetes and previous DFU and will instruct the study participants how to use the FeetSee device. The post holder will also aid the study participants with the purpose of supporting device use, trouble-shooting any technical issues etc. Additionally, the study researcher will be required to assist patients in completing the FeetSee acceptability questionnaire along with a brief, semi-structured interview on the perceived barriers and/or advantages of using the device and to enter these data to REDCap system (a secure open-access system for managing research data).

You will be based in the Medical School at Lancaster University but will work closely with the project team at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and other hospital trusts involved in the study, contribute to data analysis, presentation of results and scientific dissemination.

Candidates will have either an MSc or a PhD in research methodology, the allied health professions or similar relevant discipline. Candidates will have experience of using Redcap or similar systems in processing clinical/patient reported outcome/smart wearables data.

Lancaster Medical School is based on the Lancaster University campus in the recently built Health Innovation One building. The Faculty of Health and Medicine provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic people for this role to increase our staff diversity in this part of the University.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Loretta Vileikyte, MD, PhD, (Project Lead) l.vileikyte@lancaster.ac.uk for further information about the position.

This is a 0.5FTE role, funded for 18 months, to start as soon as possible after 1^st September 2025.

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