Technician / Senior Technician (Biomechanics) - 16276

Brunel University London; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel University London is seeking a Technician or Senior Technician in Biomechanics to support teaching and research within SHES and Health Sciences. You will operate and maintain biomechanics equipment, contribute to an advancing biomechanics facility, and collaborate with academic staff, students, and external partners.

The role offers Grade 5 or Grade 6 progression with London weighting, full-time hours, and a permanent contract, with a strong emphasis on health and safety and professional

Qualifications

• Hands-on biomechanics experience with technical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating and maintaining biomechanics equipment (motion capture, force plates, EMG, treadmills).
• Ability to support teaching and research across SHES and Health Sciences with lab safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance and development of specialist equipment.
• Assist teaching and research across multiple departments.
• Mentor and train staff on technical procedures and safety.

Skills

Biomechanics hands-on

Technical skills

Data analysis

Tools

Motion capture systems

Force plates

EMG systems

Instrumented treadmills

Walkways

Dynamometers

Job description

Position Title: Technician / Senior Technician (Biomechanics)

Department/College: Student Journey - Technical Services

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 5 from: £30,373 to £34,369 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £36,170 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Grade 6 from: £35,230 to £39,877 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £42,068 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Technical Services at Brunel University of London are seeking a Technician or Senior Technician in Biomechanics to support teaching and research across the Department of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (SHES) and the Department of Health Sciences.

This is an exciting time to join our team. Health Sciences has recently secured a £540,000 Wolfson Foundation grant to create a state-of-the-art, fully accessible biomechanics laboratory due to open in 2026. This role will support both existing facilities and the development of the new laboratory, working with academic staff, students, and external collaborators across multiple buildings.

We are seeking a passionate individual with hands-on biomechanics experience and strong technical and problem-solving skills. You will support teaching and research through the operation, maintenance, and development of specialist equipment, including motion capture systems, force plates, EMG systems, instrumented treadmills, walkways, and dynamometers. Experience with data processing and analysis using software such as MATLAB or Python would be advantageous.

For appointment at Grade 5 (Technician), you will have practical technical experience and provide support to students, researchers, and academic staff while contributing to the effective operation of laboratories and equipment.

For appointment at Grade 6 (Senior Technician), you will demonstrate significant technical expertise, providing specialist advice, advanced support, mentoring, and training. You will lead on technical procedures, troubleshooting, capability development, and continuous improvement.

For both grades, a strong understanding of laboratory health and safety, together with excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, is essential.

At Brunel, you will join a friendly and highly skilled Technical Services team that supports the Technician Commitment and contributes to the Brunel TechNet community. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape a major new biomechanics facility while supporting innovative research and an outstanding student experience within a leading multidisciplinary university.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Opportunity to undertake a fees-funded PhD as part of the role, supporting your professional and research development

Closing date for applications: 23 November 2026

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University of London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.