Researcher in Clinical Exercise Science (Long COVID)

Economicsnetwork; Derby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une institution de recherche de premier plan recherche un chercheur motivé pour rejoindre une équipe primée axée sur le Long COVID. Le candidat idéal aura un doctorat en sciences cliniques et une expérience en recherche. Ce poste offre un environnement de travail flexible et des avantages généreux, y compris 47 jours de congés par an.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Holistic wellbeing benefits

Family-friendly policies

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts at high street retailers

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working environment

Commitment to personal and professional development

Qualifications

• PhD en sciences cliniques ou domaine connexe requis.
• Expérience en recherche et publication dans des revues à comité de lecture.
• Capacité à superviser des étudiants de premier cycle ou de troisième cycle.

Responsibilities

• Contribuer à des projets de recherche sur la pathophysiologie du Long COVID.
• Diffuser les résultats de recherche dans des revues à comité de lecture et lors de conférences.
• Superviser des étudiants si approprié.

Skills

Research project delivery

Academic dissemination

Public engagement

Education

PhD in clinical exercise science

PhD in human physiology

PhD in clinical sciences

Job description

Location: Kedleston Road, Derby

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (36 Months)

About the College

We deliver world-class biomedical and clinical research that promotes and supports healthier living, aging, and wellbeing, while providing solutions to chronic conditions and global health challenges such as cancer, long Covid, and pneumonia. Our focus includes exploring performance, rehabilitation, and recovery for patients. Through this, we are growing our reputation for unlocking human potential.

Within our research clusters, we have an interdisciplinary team working across research fields to accelerate our innovative approach, translating research into real-world impact. We use our expertise to bring people and communities together and foster a lifelong passion for sport, exercise, and health.

Our staff are actively involved in high-quality research, undertaking influential studies that are breaking new ground in their disciplines. Our Physical Activity researchers have collaborated with national organizations such as the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guidelines, NICE Guidelines Moving Medicine, and BASES. They have also partnered with industry organizations like Move More Derby, Active Derbyshire, and Digibete.

On the Sports Performance side, the team has worked with governing bodies of elite sport including WADA, British Cycling, British Wheelchair Rugby, British Canoeing, the English, Welsh, and Danish Football Associations, and My Energy Game. Our teams also collaborate with professional sports teams such as Burton Albion FC, Leicester City FC, GB Cycling, and Derbyshire County Cricket.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated researcher to join an international award-winning research team focused on Long COVID, on a fixed-term basis for 36 months. Our team responded swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic to establish a research program aimed at understanding Long COVID mechanisms and progressing towards potential treatments. Our research is strongly underpinned by patient and public engagement, enriching all aspects from design to publication. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team known for research excellence and contribute to ongoing projects and the development of new ideas in Long COVID pathophysiology and lived experience. The role includes disseminating research findings in peer-reviewed journals and at conferences. It is a research-only position but may include supervising undergraduate or postgraduate students where appropriate.

About You

The ideal candidate will have completed (or be close to completing) a PhD in clinical exercise science, human physiology, clinical sciences, or a related field, with a proven track record in research project delivery within these areas. Experience in academic dissemination via peer-reviewed journals and conferences is important. Experience in writing and supporting external grant applications is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days, including bank holidays and concessionary days (pro-rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Holistic wellbeing benefits, family-friendly policies, sick pay, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working environment
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Salary: £29,179 to £44,128 per annum, pro-rata