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Lecturer/Associate Professor in Biomechanics
We are seeking five highly motivated and successful academics to contribute to world-class research and teaching within Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Leeds, recently awarded the prestigious title of ‘University of the Year’ by The Times/Sunday Times for 2017.
As a biomechanist you will work with a vibrant, dynamic research group who were ranked 1st for ‘World Leading’ 4* research in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), you will be embedded within Sports and Exercise Sciences in the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS) and will complement our exciting research portfolio. Research in biomechanics spans both fundamental and applied research, covering a wide range of areas. Current studies are aimed at understanding how muscles are used to move humans and/or animals, including the links between musculoskeletal design, locomotor performance and energetics. We also study the mechanics of lower limb function in sport and injury, the biomechanical impact of physical activity on prosthesis function, and rehabilitation following spinal cord injury. To complement our existing research (http://www.fbs.leeds.ac.uk/research/ses/) we welcome applications from candidates who have a research portfolio that includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
• Experimental and theoretical approaches to studying locomotion in humans and/or animals;
• Musculoskeletal biology in relation to function;
• Soft tissue biomechanics;
• Biomechanics in relation to ageing, pathobiology, assistive technology and rehabilitation;
• Neuromuscular biomechanics;
You should have a PhD in Biomechanics, or a related area, together with a track record of original publications and evidence of grant income to support research activities commensurate with career stage. You should be able to demonstrate your ability to teach effectively at an undergraduate level, as well as being able to enthuse and inspire our students. The primary criterion for appointment will be academic excellence.
Informal enquiries may be made to:
Professor Paul Millner, Head of Biomedical Sciences, tel +44 (0)113 343 3149, email p.a.millner@leeds.ac.uk
Dr Sarah Astill, Director for Student Education, tel +44 (0)113 343 7267, email s.l.astill@leeds.ac.uk
Professor Stuart Egginton, Research Theme Lead for Sport & Exercise Sciences, tel +44 (0)113 343 2264, email s.egginton@leeds.ac.uk
Candidates are expected to be in post before Academic Year 2017/18.
Candidate Brief: https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Upload/vaca...omechanics.pdf
| Location: | Leeds - Main Campus |
| Faculty/Service: | Faculty of Biological Sciences |
| School/Institute: | School of Biomedical Sciences |
| Category: | Academic |
| Grade: | Grade 8 to Grade 9 |
| Salary: | £39,324 to £55,998 p.a. |
| Closing Date: | Sunday 05 March 2017 |
| Reference: | FBSBM1058 |