* School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
* Full Time, Fixed-term to 30 June 2028
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
The ACTIVATE trial is a randomised controlled trial led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, evaluating a digital health intervention designed to improve physical activity and health outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The intervention combines wearable technology, mobile health applications, behavioural support, and financial incentives to promote sustained behaviour change.
The Research Associate will play a central role in the day-to-day delivery of the trial, including participant recruitment, onboarding, and retention, deployment and troubleshooting of wearable devices and health apps, and coordination of data collection activities. This will involve conducting device measured physical activity using Axivity accelerometers, maintaining accurate and detailed study records, liaising with clinical and external partners, and supporting data management and preliminary analyses to ensure high-quality trial delivery.
About the University
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At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
About the Department
The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* A strong background in health-related research, with experience in behavioural interventions and/or randomised controlled trials.
* They will have hands-on experience working with consumer wearable technologies (e.g., Fitbit), including participant onboarding, device setup, and troubleshooting, as well as familiarity with mobile health applications in research or applied settings.
* Experience in collecting and managing device measured physical activity data, alongside competence in quantitative data analysis using software such as R or Python, is essential.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* A PhD (or near completion) in a relevant discipline such as digital health, sport and exercise science, public health, or behavioural science is expected, alongside a strong commitment to high-quality research practice.
Why should you Apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to James Sanders, Lecturer in Digital Health, via email to J.Sanders2@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 225454.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Process
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We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact James Sanders. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
* Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
* Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
* Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
* Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
* Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
* Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
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