Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Technology Enabled Rehabilitation)

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity, adoption and shared Parenta

Paternity leave

Fertility Treatment Policy

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Technology Enabled Rehabilitation) to join a world-leading team. The role focuses on developing home-based rehabilitation using state-of-the-art facilities and collaborations across disciplines, with a clear emphasis on data collection protocols and clinical assessments in patients’ homes.

The successful candidate will lead research activities, liaise with interdisciplinary colleagues, supervise postgraduate students and contribute

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification in a related field and health professional registration.
• National recognition in their field with ability to develop research programmes.
• Ability to supervise and lead a research team.
• Strong collaboration and communication to share complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research to develop technology enabled rehabilitation for stroke and other neurological/ageing disorders.
• Analyse human movement and underlying physiological and psychological processes.
• Work with equipment like motion capture and VR.
• Contribute to teaching and supervise postgraduate researchers.
• Act as research team leader.
• Plan and coordinate and implement research programme activities.

Skills

Research leadership

Clinical assessment

Data collection

Communication skills

External partnerships

Inclusive culture

Education

PhD or equivalent qualification/experience

Tools

Motion capture

Virtual reality

Eye-tracking

Job description

About The Role

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Technology Enabled Rehabilitation)

This new full-time post is available from 1st January 2027 on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2029 in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Exeter BRC) until 31st December 2029.

In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.

Salary Details

The starting salary will be from £44,352 up to £46,970 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

The post offers the opportunity to join a world-leading Technology Enabled Rehabilitation research team on a prestigious research programme, led by Prof. Sallie Lamb and working with experimental psychologists, biomechanists, physiotherapists and mathematicians within the National Institute of Health and Care Research Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Exeter BRC). We want to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with applied clinical expertise to develop and undertake a programme of research to develop home-based rehabilitation in state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Exeter (VSimulators and Motek M-Gait system) and with patients, in their homes. This post is available for three years, from Jan 2027. The post-holder will be required to play a central role in liaising with researchers across a range of disciplines to develop and implement data collection protocols, with particular emphasis on selecting, carrying out and developing future clinical assessments.

The post will include:

• Undertaking research aimed at developing technology enabled rehabilitation for stroke and other neurological/ageing disorders.
• Analysing human movement/behaviour and underlying physiological and psychological processes.
• Using equipment such as motion capture, virtual reality, functional near-infrared spectroscopy and eye-tracking (with technical support from the wider research team)
• Contributing to teaching and learning programmes in the School and to supervise postgraduate research students.
• Acting as research team leader.
• Routinely communicating complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media and to present the results of scientific research to peers and sponsors.
• As determined by the nature of the project and at the direction of the PI, to plan, coordinate and implement research programme activity.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be a qualified and state registered Health Professional. The successful applicant will be nationally recognised in their respective field and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to:

• Record research output in high-quality publications
• Carry out clinical assessments of neurological function.
• Working with/collecting data from vulnerable patient groups, such as older adults, Stroke survivors or people with Parkinson’s disease.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Develop external networks
• Help create an inclusive culture

Further information

For further information please contact Professor Sallie Lamb, Mireillie Gillings Professor of Health Innovation email [e-mail] or Dr Will Young email [e-mail].

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russell Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.