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Overview
This 6 month post is associated with an i4i FAST grant in partnership with an award-winning medical tech company, WalkWithPath. The grant is titled “Step-sensor: Can sensor-based insoles detect changes in step quality associated with acquired brain injury?” and involves a programme of laboratory-based work using a smart pressure-sensor based insole and app. We aim to develop biomechanical data sets with people who have had a stroke to explore whether the device is capable of measuring changes in step quality such as foot-drop.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Carry out biomechanics research tasks focused on project delivery, under the supervision of members of the project’s academic team (Matt Carré and Claire Brockett)
* Lead the delivery of aspects of the project assigned to you; carrying out design and validation of experiments and analysis of results
* Liaise with collaborators to help disseminate research outputs.
* Present the work at national conferences and meetings.
* Prioritize activities in order to achieve objectives agreed with the supervisors and project sponsors.
* Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant literature.
* Support Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement activities associated with this project
* Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post.
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Criteria
Essential Or Desirable
Stage(s) assessed at
Have a good honours degree (or have equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
Essential
Application/interview
Have completed a PhD in engineering or a relevant discipline.
Essential
Application
Have some post-doctoral experience in a university environment.
Desirable
Application
Significant experience in gait biomechanics as evidenced by publication of high quality theses/journal articles/conference papers, or other outputs.
Essential
Application
Experience of designing gait assessment experimental protocols.
Essential
Application/Interview
Experience of collecting and analysing biomechanics datasets.
Essential
Application/Interview
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time in a research context.
Essential
Interview
Ability to manage a research project and a track record of delivery on projects to timescale.
Essential
Interview
Experience of supporting other research staff and research students in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Desirable
Interview
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Essential
Application/Interview
Further Information
Grade
7
Salary
£38,249 per annum
Work arrangement
Part time (50% FTE)
Duration
This post is fixed term for six months with an end date of 31 January 2026
Line manager
Professor of Biomechanics
Direct reports
None
Our website
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/mac
For informal enquiries about this job contact Claire Brockett, Professor of Biomechanics: on c.brockett@sheffield.ac.uk or on 0114 2226073
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place w/c 23rd June 2025. This will consist of an interview and tour of the laboratories. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 30th June 2025. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact mac-recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk.
Our vision and strategic plan
We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).
What We Offer
* A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
* Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
* Generous pension scheme.
* A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
* A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
* Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
* A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
* A range of generous family-friendly policies
o paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
o support for those going through the menopause
o paid time off and support for fertility treatment
o and more
More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.
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