Postdoctoral in Wearable Technologies: The University of Oxford is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join The Podium Institute for Sports Medicine and Technology. This position focuses on the development and validation of innovative wearable technologies aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, and management of sports injuries, with an emphasis on safety.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Wearable Technologies for Sport Medicine
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Research Area
Wearable Technologies for Sport Medicine
Location
Department of Engineering Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ
Eligibility/Qualification
- A PhD/DPhil (or nearing completion) in Biomedical, Electrical, Information Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Specialist knowledge and experience in:
- Data acquisition
- Signal processing
- Data analysis from wearable or non-wearable sensors and devices
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Design, execute, and analyze wearable diagnostic devices and signal processing aspects for multi-modal studies examining the effects of repetitive head impacts on neurological function, particularly in rugby and snow sports.
- Collaborate in real-world sport environments, requiring travel away from Oxford and potentially on weekends, for data collection from both professional and amateur athletes.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete an online application by uploading the following:
- A covering letter/supporting statement detailing research interests and relevance to the position
- A CV
- Details of two referees
For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Constantin Coussios at constantin.coussios@eng.ox.ac.uk.
Last Date for Application
Applications must be submitted before midday on 18 June 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in sports medicine and technology.
