Senior Research Assistant in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Job title:

Senior Research Assistant in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Company

Northumbria University

Job description

Job Category: Teaching and ResearchJob Description:ABOUT THE ROLEWorking as part of multi-disciplinary teams, you will support the Principal Investigator in the delivery of research activity on the project ‘Enhancing physical activity and quality of life in patients waiting for lung transplantation through digital health’.Key responsibilities will include:

• Obtaining ethical approval and maintaining study documentation.
• Screening and recruiting participants for a feasibility study of a digital health intervention.
• Leading patient involvement activities.
• Collecting and analysing data using quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including wearable technology data, questionnaires and interviews.
• Disseminating findings through peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, and educational materials.

Further information is available in theThe role is fixed term for 2 years.ABOUT THE TEAMThis cutting-edge research project is based in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation and led by Dr Emily Hume, Assistant Professor in Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation. She is joined by an expert team of co-investigators: Professor Ioannis Vogiatzis – Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences, and Professor Stephen Clark – Cardiothoracic Surgeon.The project is rooted within the department’s Management of Long-Term Conditions research group and will be delivered in close collaboration with clinical partners from Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Together, this interdisciplinary team is uniquely positioned to drive forward impactful research at the intersection of exercise science and rehabilitation.ABOUT YOUWe are looking for passionate and driven individuals with a PhD (or nearing completion) and specialist expertise in clinical exercise physiology, physical activity, digital health, behaviour change, or rehabilitation sciences. Candidates with a postgraduate degree and equivalent experience will also be considered.We welcome applicants from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds, including (but not limited to) clinical exercise science, physiotherapy, psychology, and allied health fields. If you’re excited about making a meaningful impact through innovative research and practice, this is your opportunity to join a vibrant, multidisciplinary team.Further information about the requirements of the role is available in theIf you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Emily Hume:To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.ABOUT USJoin Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education’s in 2022 and in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more .With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and .Our Northumbria Values, co-created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold.Located in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation with flexibility in hours and location. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.Apply now and join a community committed to transforming society and the economy. Explore ” , ” page to learn more about our commitments and see our for further details.

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Location

Newcastle

Job date

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:22:57 GMT

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