Job Description

Salary

The starting salary will be from 42,882 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Contractual hours

36.5

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Job category/type

Research

Date posted

09/05/2025

Job reference

R88740

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop and undertake a programme of research to investigate balance and movement mechanisms in older people in real life settings and in two new state of the art facilities at the University of Exeter. This post is available for two years in the first instance, from September 2025. The successful applicant will also involve the use of a separate Motek M-Gait system, based in the School of Sport and Health Sciences. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team focused on improving the health and functioning of older people



The post will include:
To undertake research as appropriate to the field of study. To contribute to teaching and learning programmes in the School and to supervise postgraduate research To act as research team leader. To routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media and to present the results of scientific research to sponsors and at As determined by the nature of the project and at the direction of the PI, to plan, co-ordinate and implement research programme activity.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.



Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or near to completion, or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised in analysis of Human Movement and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to:


Record research output in high quality publications Have experience of visual 3D, Matlab or similar Have excellent communication skills Develop external networks Help create an inclusive culture

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.



Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 per cent of our research is of international quality and 47 per cent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).



We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.



Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.



With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:


41 days leave per year options for flexible working numerous discounts at leading retailers onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England




For further information please contact Professor Sallie Lamb, Mireillie Gillings Professor of Health Innovation e-mail S.E.Lamb@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 725585 or Dr Genevieve Williams, Senior Lecturer in Sports Science email G.K.R.Williams@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 723899.



The closing date for completed applications is

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June 2025

. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 9th June.