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Research Assistant - Biomechanics
Research Assistant - Biomechanics
Job reference - REQ002104
Date posted - 08/04/2016
Application closing date - 01/05/2016
Location - Preston campus (UCLan)
SalaryGrade: E (£20,989 to £23,619)
Job category/type: Support
Job description:
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in Biomechanics post in the Allied Health Research unit at UCLan. This post will provide support to the Innovation Clinic project.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work with Professor Jim Richards and his research team to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through discussions about design and innovation and advanced biomechanical testing in UCLan's state of the art Biomechanics laboratory, to provide evidence on the efficacy of devices that interact with the body.
The successful applicant will contribute to the running and management of the project therefore experience of conducting a research project is essential. Excellent organisational and administration skills are required as well as an adaptable and flexible approach to meeting targets. An excellent communicator, the successful applicant will have the ability to work with people at all levels of seniority.
Applicants will possess a first degree with a strong biomechanics element.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Jim Richards, tel: 00 44 (0) 1772 894575, Email:jrichards@uclan.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
School/Service: School of Health Sciences
Hours: Full time (1.0 FTE)
Basis: Fixed Term contract until October 2018
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job Description / Person Specification
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Job reference - REQ002104
Date posted - 08/04/2016
Application closing date - 01/05/2016
Location - Preston campus (UCLan)
SalaryGrade: E (£20,989 to £23,619)
Job category/type: Support
Job description:
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in Biomechanics post in the Allied Health Research unit at UCLan. This post will provide support to the Innovation Clinic project.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work with Professor Jim Richards and his research team to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through discussions about design and innovation and advanced biomechanical testing in UCLan's state of the art Biomechanics laboratory, to provide evidence on the efficacy of devices that interact with the body.
The successful applicant will contribute to the running and management of the project therefore experience of conducting a research project is essential. Excellent organisational and administration skills are required as well as an adaptable and flexible approach to meeting targets. An excellent communicator, the successful applicant will have the ability to work with people at all levels of seniority.
Applicants will possess a first degree with a strong biomechanics element.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Jim Richards, tel: 00 44 (0) 1772 894575, Email:jrichards@uclan.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
School/Service: School of Health Sciences
Hours: Full time (1.0 FTE)
Basis: Fixed Term contract until October 2018
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job Description / Person Specification
Helpful Hints For Applicants
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