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Biomechanist
£competitive + benefits
Farnborough, UK
Here at QinetiQ, we're a unique company. Firmly at the forefront of defence
and technology, we're a company that combines exceptional people, a
distinctive heritage, clear vision and a sound strategy - enabling us to
seize the opportunities of tomorrow. With in excess of 11,000 of the finest
scientific and technical minds actively pioneering breakthroughs to improve
performance, this is certainly the company to bring your future to.
Joining us in our Biomechanics, Exercise & Nutrition Group, you'll play an
active role in running a wide diversity of trials in biomechanics and
exercise physiology, for a range of clients that include the MoD and large
commercial companies. This is an excellent opportunity to be on the cutting
edge. Not only will you be part of Europe's biggest human factors
organisation, your work will also have a direct impact on the latest
practices.
You will contribute to and widen the expertise of the Biomechanics, Exercise
& Nutrition Group by being involved in a wide range of projects relating to
human physiology, with specific emphasis on using biomechanical techniques
to assess human performance. You will have extensive experience of relevant
laboratory techniques including motion capture, electromyography and
accelerometry. You will be able to demonstrate experience of experimental
design, presention of results, conclusions and recommendations from research
in writing and orally as well as knowledge of statistical procedures
required for data analysis.
You will support the Team Leader in developing new business opportunties,
and in interacting with potential and existing customers to determine
requirements and develop work packages.
Candidates should have at least an upper second class honours degree in
Exercise Science or a biomechanics-related discipline and either a MSc with
proven experience in biomechanics research, or an impending or recently
completed biomechanics orientated PhD,. Those applicants with suitable
experience in a commercial or clinical gait/motion capture lab will also be
considered. You need to be medically fit to occasionally work in raised and
lowered ambient temperatures during laboratory and field studies
Applicants for this job must be eligible to work in the UK.
Ready to be at the forefront? Then, to apply, please visit
www.QinetiQ.com/careers in the 'Jobs at QinetiQ' section, register your
details and search for this vacancy quoting ref: 13789. Closing date: 29
September 2006.
www.QinetiQ.com/careers
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