Senior Research Associate in Exercise and Rehabilitation

6 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Northumbria University Full time

About the Role

As a Research Fellow in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Northumbria University, you will be part of a dynamic research team working on a three-year project titled "Menstrual-related worsening of Multiple Sclerosis: when and why?" funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Obtaining ethical approval and maintaining study documentation.
  • Recruiting cohorts of participants for experimental studies.
  • Leading patient involvement activities.
  • Collecting data using questionnaires, functional tests, and neurophysiological techniques.
  • Disseminating findings through conference presentations, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and educational materials.

The ideal candidate will have a background in neuroscience, physiology, or a related discipline with a strong desire to apply their knowledge of female physiology to people with MS. This is a fixed-term position for 36 months.

About the Team

This project is being delivered within the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation in collaboration with the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. As a Research Fellow, you will be part of a research team that includes academics and clinical colleagues from a range of disciplines including physiology, neurology, physiotherapy, and computer sciences.

About You

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or be close to completion, and have demonstrable specialist expert knowledge in neuromuscular physiology, multiple sclerosis, or female physiology. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the research team and contribute to the development of research proposals and publications.



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