Applied Football Research

2 weeks ago

Isleworth, United Kingdom Brentford Football Club Full time

**Job Title: Applied Football Research - PhD Studentship**

**Department: Research & Insights**

**Reporting: Head of Research & Insights**

**Location: Training Ground - Jersey Road**

**Salary**: £25,000**

PLACEMENT TERM: 3 years, full time

THE PLACEMENT:
Several exciting opportunities have arisen to undertake a fully funded applied PhD

studentship in conjunction with the Cardiff Metropolitan University and Brentford Football

Club. The purpose of these roles is to combine postgraduate research with the development

of practitioner based applied sports science skills through assisting in the delivery of the

to the satisfactory progress of the individual in the role. Three placements will conduct

research with the first team squad while one placement will be assigned to the Academy.

As part of the performance team, and as a doctoral student, the key responsibilities of this

role are:

- To plan and complete a program of research suitable for a PhD related to football

performance.
- Engage with a program of applied sport science related training associated with the

development of relevant competencies for applied practice within elite football.
- Assist in the delivery of the performance strategy, such as data collection,

management and analysis, development and delivery of on pitch and gym-based

training sessions, regular performance testing, and associated interpretation and

reporting of results. Attendance at selected games and training camps if and when

required.
- To fulfil the academic, professional, and personal requirements associated with the

completion of tasks linked to doctoral level research and the role of a trainee

practitioner in elite football.

The purpose of this PhD is to undertake a series of high-quality studies, which establish a

theoretically informed performance program in elite football, identifying areas to optimise

provision for elite football players. The four research areas will be focussed on the following:
training and match performance demands, strength and conditioning, nutrition and recovery.

THE CANDIDATE:
Job knowledge:

- Sports science, coaching science, and fitness or related experience in elite sport.

Education and Qualifications:

- Essential Bsc in sports science or related field.
- Desirable postgraduate qualification in sport science or related feel.
- Sound knowledge and practical experience of sports science and coaching techniques

in elite sport, preferably football. Experience of engaging with players within an elite

football environment. Ideally within the context of sports science and related

activities.
- Demonstrate activity related to accreditation within a professional body relevant to

sport and exercise science. UKSCA accredited or ability to obtain within six months

Personal Attributes:

- Have previous experience of working in a sports nutrition capacity within elite or

professional sport.
- Engaging personality and able person with the ability to adapt to fresh challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to manage

time effectively and efficiently to achieve all aspects of the role.
- Good team player, and the ability to work on own initiative. Flexible. Approach to

working hours is a must.

Desirable:
A Master’s degree (Msc) with evidence of undertaking empirical research as part of your
studies.
Experience of conducting applied research in football.
Experience of working within professional football or other elite sports.

EQUALITY & INCLUSION:
Brentford Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages

GENERAL INFORMATION:
WHO TO CONTACT:
a CV, cover letter and research proposal. The proposal should align to the above themes and include a brief literature review related to the specific project area, with an outline of the studies that you would propose to complete the aims of the PhD programme (maximum 5 pages single spaced).

when you have submitted all of the following:
Your CV
Your cover letter
Your research proposal
Copies of your bachelors and master certificates, including transcripts
Copy of your passport
The positions will be open until filled.

**Interviews are likely to take place the week beginning 10th July 2023.**
**Start date 1st September 2023.

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