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Research Associate SCORES Project

Loughborough University - School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Location: Loughborough University, Loughborough, Hybrid
Salary: From £35,116 Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6. Subject to annual pay award.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 1st July 2025
Closes: 6th July 2025
Job Ref: REQ250538
 

Full-time (37 hrs per week); Fixed-term to 31 July 2026

The SCORES Project (Screening Cognitive Outcomes after Repetitive Exposure to Sub-threshold concussive Events in Sport) is a sport-related brain health initiative supported by the Professional Footballers’ Association. The project investigates the long-term neurocognitive effects of exposure to repetitive head impacts in contact sports, particularly football. This post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to an innovative and socially impactful study that addresses current gaps in athlete brain health research.

The successful applicant will support ethics submissions, longitudinal data collection and analysis of cognitive and behavioural data, systematic reviews, public and stakeholder engagement, and research dissemination. This is a desk-based post with flexibility for remote working.

We are seeking a candidate with:

  • A PhD in neuroscience, psychology, sport and exercise science, or a related discipline;
  • Experience in research on brain health, longitudinal assessment, and adult participant recruitment;
  • Competence in managing large-scale datasets, conducting mixed-methods analyses, and working independently;
  • Excellent academic writing skills, with experience preparing research for publication;
  • Proficiency in IT and data analysis tools (e.g. R or SPSS), and a clear commitment to research ethics and data protection.

This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2026.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Michael Grey, Reader in Rehabilitation Neuroscience, via email at M.J.Grey@lboro.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 6th July 2025

Loughborough University supports dynamic working arrangements. While this role is suitable for remote work, there may be occasional in-person meetings.

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