Research Associate – AIRTIME Project
Fixed Term – 24 months. On the 1 August 2026 the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi‑university group called London and South‑East (LASE) University Group. You will be employed by LASE and closely connected to one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity.
About the role
You will lead our community‑based trials that focus on collection and analysis of breathing patterns in healthy and respiratory patients. This will involve using smartphone‑based respiratory data acquisition and preprocessing and using the 3D motion capture standard method of measuring breathing patterns (Optoelectronic Plethysmography). Your expertise will ensure data quality, protocol refinement and the advancement of the AIRTIME project.
Key responsibilities
* Contributing to the design and execution of the AIRTIME project, ensuring alignment with the grant aims and objectives.
* Leading participant recruitment and data capture in the biomechanics laboratory.
* Organising and storing data appropriately, analysing data, writing up results, and reporting regularly to the research group, partners and other stakeholders.
* Publishing research findings in high quality peer‑reviewed journals and presenting results at conferences to share insights with the academic community.
Qualifications
* A relevant postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) or equivalent in a related field of study (e.g., biomechanics, computing, engineering).
* Proven experience in conducting research projects, including data collection and analysis.
* Specialist expertise in 3D motion capture and mobile phone‑based sensors (e.g., accelerometers, microphone).
* Demonstrated ability to write and publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
Benefits
* 43 days’ leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff).
* Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
* Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health.
Salary: £39,906 to £44,746. Grade 7
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