Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Technology Enabled Rehabilitation)

at University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom

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Salary

£44,352 to £46,970 a year

Closing date

19 November 2026

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Type of post

Research

Contract

Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

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About The Role Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Technology Enabled Rehabilitation) This new full-time post is available from 1st January 2027 on a fixed-term basis until 31st December 2029 in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Exeter BRC) until 31st December 2029. In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles , any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract. The post This post offers the opportunity to join a world-leading Technology Enabled Rehabilitation research team on a prestigious research programme, led by Prof. Sallie Lamb and working with experimental psychologists, biomechanists, physiotherapists and mathematicians within the National Institute of Health and Care Research Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Exeter BRC). We want to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with applied clinical expertise to develop and undertake a programme of research to develop home-based rehabilitation in state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Exeter ( VSimulators and Motek M-Gait system) and with patients, in their homes. This post is available for three years, from Jan 2027. The post-holder will be required to play a central role in liaising with researchers across a range of disciplines to develop and implement data collection protocols, with particular emphasis on selecting, carrying out and developing future clinical assessments. The post will include: Undertaking research aimed at developing technology enabled rehabilitation for stroke and other neurological/ageing disorders. Analysing human movement/behaviour and underlying physiological and psychological processes. Using equipment such as motion capture, virtual reality, functional near-infrared spectroscopy and eye-tracking (with technical support from the wider research team). Contributing to teaching and learning programmes in the School and to supervise postgraduate research students. Acting as research team leader. Routinely communicating 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 peers and sponsors. 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 equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be a qualified and state registered Health Professional. The successful applicant will be nationally recognised in their respective field 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. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role. Further information For further information please contact Professor Sallie Lamb, Mireillie Gillings Professor of Health Innovation e-mail s.e.lamb@exeter.ac.uk or Dr Will Young email w.young@exeter.ac.uk . £44,352 to £46,970 (The starting salary will be from £44,352 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.)

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