Equine Biomechanics Research Technician

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave (Pro-Rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

CPD support

Shuttle bus service (Gloucester Routes

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a Research Support role to assist with a project on exercise selection and its impact on muscle activity and movement adaptation. You will support academic staff and the Equine Therapy Centre, recruit and prepare horses for studies, and help collect data using sEMG and motion capture technologies.

The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in data collection/analysis, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team on a

Qualifications

• Hold a BSc (Hons) or MSc in Equine Science, Animal Science, Biomechanics, Sports Science, or a related discipline.
• Have excellent horse handling skills and confidence working with horses in a research environment.
• Possess experience supporting data collection and analysis activities.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to maintain accurate digital records.
• Be confident using Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a research project on exercise selection and its effects on muscle activity.
• Provide practical, technical and administrative support to academic staff and the Equine Therapy Centre team.
• Assist with horse recruitment, selection and preparation for research activities.
• Support data collection using sEMG and Qualisys motion capture technology.
• Contribute to data processing, analysis and accurate record keeping.
• Work collaboratively with researchers at Hartpury University and the University of Lancashire.

Skills

Horse handling

Data collection

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

BSc (Hons) or MSc in Equine Science/Animal Science/Biomechanics/Sports Science

Tools

Qualisys

MATLAB

Visual3D

Excel

Job description

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a Research Support role to assist with a project on exercise selection and its impact on muscle activity and movement adaptation. You will support academic staff and the Equine Therapy Centre, recruit and prepare horses for studies, and help collect data using sEMG and motion capture technologies.

The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in data collection/analysis, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team on a