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School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Part-time (up to 0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours per week); Open-ended
The University is committed to enhancing its strategy for sporting excellence and inclusivity. To support this, we are looking to appoint a Translational Scientist specialising in disability and para sport.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in leading relevant research, along with extensive experience in disability and para sport. They should have worked as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting athletes, have an understanding of national governing bodies and sport networks, and have the ability to develop, deliver and assess modules in Higher Education. The ability to effectively translate knowledge and practice across these areas is essential.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application closing date: 2 September 2024
Interviews will be held: 9 September 2024
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Vicky Tolfrey, Professor of Applied Disability and Para Sport, via email to V.L.Tolfrey@lboro.ac.uk.
Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This has been identified as a role that could work dynamically and, if successful, your line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you. Please note that there is a general expectation that the successful candidate will spend the majority of time working on the Loughborough campus.