Research Fellow STEPSII

2 weeks ago


Devon, United Kingdom University of Plymouth Full time

Faculty of Health

This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.

The Brain Imaging Centre within the Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth is a new cutting edge facility for Neuroscience research. This post is based within the newly equipped Motor Control Laboratory that investigates the sensorimotor control of human movement in health and disease.

This post involves being part of a multi-centre NIHR funded trial of Functional electrical stimulation in people with Parkinson's. You will be involved in training the blinded measurement assessors around the UK in the use of the objective measures that predict or assess the proposed mechanisms of action of the intervention. This includes measures of sensory discrimination in the leg, dynamic balance and walking and bradykinesia. You will be involved in the analysis of the time series data collected using programs written in MATLABTM and entry into the clinical trials database. You will be working alongside a team of clinical reserachers across the country in particular with the Plymouth Clinical Trials Unit and Salisbury NHS trust based team including Professor Paul Taylor, the study chief investigator.

You will have experience in collecting research data from humans ideally in the area of biomechanics or motor control. You will be able to show evidence of excellent research data management and governance and skills in programming in MATLABTM. You will be able to work independently, have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a distributed team.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Jon Marsden by email (preferable) or by telephone on

This role will require an Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Closing date: 12 Midnight, Monday 27th May 2024

Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 30th May 2024.

This is a part-time position working 7.4 hours per week (0.2 FTE) on a fixed-term basis for 37 months due to funding.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

The Faculty of Health holds two Silver and two Bronze Athena Swan Awards, which recognises commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

£38,205 to £44,263 pro rata per annum (Grade 7)


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