Research Fellow - School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences - 107811 - Grade 7

University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 36,636 - 46,049 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Communication","Analytical capability","Problem-solving","Signal processing"]

Lead a funded research project investigating neural mechanisms and therapeutic effects of a novel neuromodulation intervention for people living with spinal cord injury. Over 23 months, design the study, recruit participants, conduct data collection and electrophysiology-based assessments, deliver the AFES and upper-body exercise intervention, and analyze signals to support publication, seminars, and research reporting across university labs and partner NHS sites.

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Research Fellow - School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences - 107811 - Grade 7

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Job Summary

Lead a funded research project investigating neural mechanisms and therapeutic effects of a novel neuromodulation intervention for people living with spinal cord injury. Over 23 months, design the study, recruit participants, conduct data collection and electrophysiology-based assessments, deliver the AFES and upper-body exercise intervention, and analyze signals to support publication, seminars, and research reporting across university labs and partner NHS sites.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · 23 months
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the investigations, including study design, participant recruitment, data collection, delivery of the intervention, and day-to-day management of study activities.
  • •Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance as needed.
  • •Collect and analyze electrophysiological and behavioral data to assess neural mechanisms and effects in participants with SCI.
  • •Disseminate findings by contributing to funding bids, writing manuscripts, preparing figures/images, and presenting research outputs (publications, seminars, posters).
  • •Support research administration and compliance tasks, including resource assessment and contributing to broader management processes (e.g., ethics approvals) and departmental research activities.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 36,636 - 46,049 annually

Key Requirements

  • •A PhD relevant to the research area (or near completion), or equivalent PhD-level qualifications.
  • •High analytical capability in electrophysiology and electromyography (EMG).
  • •Fluency in relevant models and techniques, including TMS, EMG, respiratory measurements, and functional electrical stimulation, or quantitative methods.
  • •Ability to perform signal processing and statistical analysis at a proficient level (e.g., Matlab, SPSS, R).
  • •Ability to communicate complex information clearly and contribute to research planning and required management/administration processes, including research ethics approvals.
Experience:NeuroscienceNeurophysiologySpinal cord injury research
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical capabilityProblem-solvingSignal processing
Tech Stack:ElectrophysiologyElectromyography (EMG)TMSFunctional electrical stimulationRespiratory measurementsMatlabSPSSR

Eligibility

Security Clearance:DBS

Company Brief

University of Birmingham
A major UK research university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines; known for research, teaching excellence, and international partnerships.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Founded: 1900
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