Research Assistant in Physiotherapy

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term (Until 31^st March 2027 - to complete specific time limited work)

Are you passionate about advancing physiotherapy through cutting-edge research and evidence-based practice? Do you have experience in clinical trials, data analysis, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams? 

As a Research Physiotherapist, you will join a pioneering project exploring the feasibility and effectiveness of the Rex exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation. In this role, you will help validate whether Rex can reduce the length of stay during the acute inpatient phase and deliver outpatient rehabilitation to improve long-term walking outcomes for stroke patients—shaping innovative strategies that transform recovery and patient care.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong interest in rehabilitation and recovery of mobility, and if possible, in neurological conditions. You should have a qualification as a physiotherapist, be registered with the Health Care Professions Council, and have experience in assessing mobility in delivering rehabilitation treatments designed to improve such. Experience in working with people with stroke, establishing patient public involvement groups, and obtaining NHS ethical approval are also welcome.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Rory O’Connor, Charterhouse Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine

Email: R.J.O'Connor@leeds.ac.uk

OR

Professor Zhiqiang Zhang, Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Email: Z.Zhang3@leeds.ac.uk

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

Downloads: Candidate Brief (PDF)

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