Location: | Cardiff |
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Salary: | £26,444 to £29,605 per annum, pro-rata for hours worked (Grade 4). It is anticipated that a appoint will not be made above point 18 - £26,444 per annum, pro-rata. |
Hours: | Part Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 27th March 2024 |
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Closes: | 17th April 2024 |
Job Ref: | 18296BR |
This is an exciting opportunity to provide valuable, comprehensive technical support to the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research team in the School of Engineering, Cardiff University. The job will focus on supporting all aspects of the teaching and research into biomechanics of human movement. It will contribute to the excellent international reputation of the research into arthritis that is well established at Cardiff School of Engineering.
This post will also provide support for studies of human movement including marker-based and marker-less motion capture, and using dynamic X-ray imaging techniques. It will involve equipment set up and maintenance, support development of protocols, supporting data acquisition and liaising with external companies regarding maintenance.
Appropriate specialist training will be provided for the post. The person appointed will work alongside the research team to support day to day research.
The post will be managed in the School of Engineering with technical supervision from Prof Holt. To ensure important clinical translation, there may be close collaboration with clinicians working on related projects and clinical engineers who work in the facility to provide Clinical Gait Analysis Services.
This post is part time (50%) 17.5 hours per week, open ended and is available immediately.
Salary: £26,444 - £29,605 per annum, pro-rata for hours worked (Grade 4). It is anticipated that a appoint will not be made above point 18 - £26,444 per annum, pro-rata.
For informal enquiries relating to this role and its responsibilities, please contact Professor Cathy Holt via email on Holt@cardiff.ac.uk
For informal enquiries, please contact Gareth Hunt, Technical Manager via email on HuntG3@cardiff.ac.uk or on telephone 02920875786.
The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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