Research Associate in Biomechanics

Economicsnetwork; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante dans le domaine de la biomécanique à l'Université de Sheffield. Vous rejoindrez un projet financé par l'i4i sur les semelles intelligentes visant à évaluer les changements dans la qualité des pas chez des patients ayant subi un AVC. Ce poste requiert des compétences en recherche et en communication pour travailler avec des patients et des partenaires externes.

Benefits

Congés annuels compétitifs

Régime de retraite généreux

Conditions de travail flexibles

Engagement envers le développement et le bien-être

Remises sur le commerce

Qualifications

• PhD en biomécanique ou domaine connexe.
• Expérience en laboratoire de biomécanique de la gait.
• Compétences de communication excellentes.
• Flexible et créatif dans l'approche recherche.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des groupes de discussion avec des patients.
• Collaborer avec des partenaires externes.
• Concevoir et mener des recherches en biomécanique.

Skills

Communication

Recherche

Connaissance en protocoles

Travail en laboratoire de biomécanique de la gait

Collaboration

Education

PhD en biomécanique ou domaine connexe

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering to join the i4i-funded project ‘Step-sensor: Can sensor-based insoles detect changes in step quality associated with acquired brain injury?’ - a collaborative project between the school, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, and Walk With Path Ltd.

We are seeking candidates with, or close to completing, a PhD related to biomechanics, as well as significant experience working in a gait biomechanics laboratory. Strong research skills with a good knowledge of protocol design are required. Since this project involves working with individuals who have had a recent stroke, excellent communication skills and experience working with participants are essential. Previous experience with wearable technology is desirable but not mandatory.

Candidates should be creative and flexible in their approach to the study, and capable of collaborating with external partners to share knowledge developed through the project. The role will also involve conducting patient focus groups, so you will work alongside the team to facilitate these activities.

Project summary: Foot-drop after a stroke can affect around 30% of patients and increase the risk of falls post-discharge. We have been working with Walk With Path to evaluate a smart insole in the gait laboratory within a healthy population. This project aims to investigate whether the insole can measure changes in foot pressure distribution associated with foot-drop and assess its effectiveness for long-term evaluation.

What We Offer
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with options to purchase additional days), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working arrangements, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, retail discounts, and more.

We value diversity and build teams from various heritages and lifestyles from around the world, recognizing that diverse contributions enhance our research, teaching, and student experience.