Job Purpose

To make a contribution / leading contribution to a project HEALTHCARE QUEST working with Prof Jonathan Cooper, Prof Aleksandra Vuckovic, and Dr Julien Le Kernec. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Patients suffering from osteoarthritis face long travel and wait times for essential mobility assessments, worsening their condition. Gait evaluation, crucial for diagnoses and surgery prioritisation, is often unavailable due to resource shortages. We are working on a radar-based solution being deployed at the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital and the University of Glasgow enabling objective, at-home gait monitoring. This project explores its implementation and user requirements from the public and clinicians. After clinical validation, it could help prioritise patients for surgery such as Total Knee Replacement and other pathologies improving care accessibility and outcomes.

The postdoctoral researcher will work within a wider project on the use of sensing technologies for in-home health monitoring. This will include data collection from volunteers and/or patients. The project will explore data capture with the different sensors including motion capture, radar, and others as specified at the Golden Jubilee and the University of Glasgow. The research will also work on the analysis of the data for interpretation linked with other survey/questionnaires linked to but not limited to pain within the scope of the project. The successful candidate will write other grant applications to extend on this work capitalising on the outcomes.

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The post for which you are applying is considered to be a regulated role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, individuals working in a regulated role must be a PVG Scheme member before employment. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be conditional subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. We will be in touch regarding requirements related to this.

Further information is available at : https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme

A Research Passport will also need to be obtained for this post and will require pre-employment checks such as PVG and Occupational Health.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigators:

1.             Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly with other researchers on the project including documented database and storage handling from the various sensing modalities, biomechanical analysis and interpretation of the motion capture data and generated motion capture data from radar.

2.             Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

3.             Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow and the Quest Healthcare project, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

4.             Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

5.             Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

6.             Collaborate with colleagues and participate in meetings/seminars/workshops across the research groups involved in this project and QUEST HEALTHCARE and the wider community.

7.             Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.

8.             Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

9.             Carry out modest Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

10.         Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

11.         Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

12.         Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

13.         Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together

For appointment at Grade 7:

14.   Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues.

15.   Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area.

16.   Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1. SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in biomedical engineering or a relevant subject or a cognate discipline. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism.

A2. Project or subject specific skills such as data capture from different sensors including motion capture, radar, and others appropriate to human health or mobility.

A3. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism

For appointment at Grade 7:

A4 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) plus track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment, or alternatively possess professional qualifications and experience equivalent to PhD level plus the requisite experience.

Desirable:

B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent

Skills

Essential:

C1. A comprehensive understanding of motion capture analysis and maintenance of motion capture suites including the analysis of the biomechanical outputs.

C2. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate

C3. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C4. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C5. Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills

C6. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate

C7. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C8. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

For appointment at Grade 7:

C9 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism.

C10 Knowledge of project specific technical models, equipment or techniques. As an example, the knowledge and experience of using USRP and other RF devices to collect data and the experience of applying different AI/ML techniques for the processing of RF sensing data.

Experience

Essential:

E1. Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career researcher

E2. Track record of the analysis of gait in the rehabilitation context

E3. Experience in performing experimental human (clinical research studies) studies using motion capture systems

E4. Experience of scientific writing

E5. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner

E6. Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field

For appointment at Grade 7:

E7 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher.

E8 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences.

E9 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities.

E10 Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments & drafting of papers.

E11 Experience in undertaking independent research.

Desirable:

F1. Experience of working in a clinical context and procedures of NHS ethics’ applications.

 Closing date:  7 October 2025

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Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6/7, £33,951 - £37,694 / £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.

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This post is full time, and has funding available until 31st August 2027.

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Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)

The University of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding children and protected adults by ensuring that individuals in regulated roles are appropriately vetted and monitored.

The University of Glasgow’s PVG policy aligns with the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and reflects the legal requirements effective from 1 April 2025, including the mandatory PVG Scheme membership for regulated roles.

The post for which you are applying is considered to be a regulated role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, individuals working in a regulated role must be a PVG Scheme member before employment. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be conditional subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. We will be in touch regarding requirements related to this.

Further information is available at : https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme

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A Research Passport will need to be obtained for this post and will require pre-employment checks

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The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

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Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

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We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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