Academic Associate
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,132 i £39,355 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £17,066 to £19,677 pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | York St John University |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 078-25 |
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Part time fixed term
Location: York
Salary: £34,132 to £39,355 per annum (£17,066 to £19,677 pro rata)
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The Team
As part of our expansion, we are seeking to appoint one Academic Associate in one of two research groups. As an Academic Associate, you will complete your PhD in four years whilst contributing a maximum of 6-8 hours contact time per week to the taught curriculum on our sport and exercise science related programmes. Up to 4 additional hours per week shall be set aside for teaching-related activities.
The Role
The role is designed to provide an opportunity for a mix of teaching and research. The successful candidate will support the delivery of teaching and learning related activities across our undergraduate programmes. This includes teaching and providing tutorial support, as well as any necessary preparation, assessment and marking of assessment as required by the School. The successful candidate will undertake a PhD in either our Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health (PAtCH) OR Interdisciplinary Sports Performance and Injury Research (InSPIRe) groups. Any appointment will be conditional upon acceptance to a PhD programme at York St John University.
Key Requirements
Successful applicants must have an honours degree (2:1 or above) and a postgraduate masters degree from a UK HEI, or an internationally recognised equivalent. The degree must be in a discipline that is relevant to the research.
We are looking for a candidate who brings the following attributes to the position:
• Knowledge and experience to teach on Sports Science and/or Sports and Exercise Therapy modules
• Highly motivated with an excellent understanding of Sports Science and/or Sports and Exercise Therapy.
• Excellent understanding of research methodologies
• A proven ability to work well both independently and with others in a research environment
• A high standard of written English and the ability to communicate clearly in both academic (academic colleagues) and non-academic contexts (patients/subjects) where and when appropriate.
The Research
Please apply for one of the projects outlined below.
(PAtCH)
Project: Exercise and Vascular Health in Ageing
The aim of this PhD is to investigate the influence of regular exercise and/or exercise training modes on the vascular health of middle-aged and older adults using ultrasound.
Main Supervisor/contact for further details: Dr Amy Campbell a.campbell@yorksj.ac.uk
Project: Improving the physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health of non-operational Fire Service staff
The aim of this PhD will be to evaluate the physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health of non-operational UK Fire Service staff and to co-develop an intervention designed to improve their activity and health behaviours. This PhD will involve collaborating with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Main Supervisor/contact for further details: Dr Sophie Carter s.carter@yorksj.ac.uk
(InSPIRe)
Enhancing future outcomes with maturity-specific identification of risk factors in adolescent female athletes
Biological maturation involves temporal and transient changes in both soft and hard tissue length, strength and compliance, which may influence kinematic and kinetic movement profiles. Rapid changes in hard tissue stimulate a cascading impact on tendon compliance, relative strength, stretch-shortening cycle efficiency and overall coordination. These transient, maturity-related changes in movement may predispose young athletes to an elevated risk of injury and, therefore, need to be identified. Importantly, it is hypothesised risk factor relevance may fluctuate throughout maturation and therefore, adapted training and assessment needs are required across this turbulent period of athletic development. It is clear from male populations that temporal changes in musculoskeletal structures are associated with injury trends, but little is known about how this manifests in female populations, particularly as the nature of physical adaptations differs between sexes.
Therefore, this project aims to explore the nature by which musculoskeletal properties are influenced by biological maturation in female athletes, whilst observing their interaction with injury experiences to develop breakthrough guidelines for practitioners working with female athletes in a development pathway.
To be considered for this position, the essential requirements are:
Registered accreditation with a professional body (i.e., The Society of Sports Therapists [SST], Health and Care Professions Council [HCPC], British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers [BASRaT])
Hold a current advanced trauma first aid qualification (e.g., ATMMIF, ITMMIF, PHICIS)
Be able to obtain a clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Experience working in clinical settings with athletes
Competent with mainstream IT use and statistical analysis software
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Jamie Salter (j.salter@yorksj.ac.uk), Dr Dale Forsdyke (d.forsdyke@yorksj.ac.uk) to discuss the project.
Closing Date - Thursday 19 June 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 09 July 2025
Location: York
Salary: £34,132 to £39,355 per annum (£17,066 to £19,677 pro rata)
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The Team
As part of our expansion, we are seeking to appoint one Academic Associate in one of two research groups. As an Academic Associate, you will complete your PhD in four years whilst contributing a maximum of 6-8 hours contact time per week to the taught curriculum on our sport and exercise science related programmes. Up to 4 additional hours per week shall be set aside for teaching-related activities.
The Role
The role is designed to provide an opportunity for a mix of teaching and research. The successful candidate will support the delivery of teaching and learning related activities across our undergraduate programmes. This includes teaching and providing tutorial support, as well as any necessary preparation, assessment and marking of assessment as required by the School. The successful candidate will undertake a PhD in either our Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health (PAtCH) OR Interdisciplinary Sports Performance and Injury Research (InSPIRe) groups. Any appointment will be conditional upon acceptance to a PhD programme at York St John University.
Key Requirements
Successful applicants must have an honours degree (2:1 or above) and a postgraduate masters degree from a UK HEI, or an internationally recognised equivalent. The degree must be in a discipline that is relevant to the research.
We are looking for a candidate who brings the following attributes to the position:
• Knowledge and experience to teach on Sports Science and/or Sports and Exercise Therapy modules
• Highly motivated with an excellent understanding of Sports Science and/or Sports and Exercise Therapy.
• Excellent understanding of research methodologies
• A proven ability to work well both independently and with others in a research environment
• A high standard of written English and the ability to communicate clearly in both academic (academic colleagues) and non-academic contexts (patients/subjects) where and when appropriate.
The Research
Please apply for one of the projects outlined below.
(PAtCH)
Project: Exercise and Vascular Health in Ageing
The aim of this PhD is to investigate the influence of regular exercise and/or exercise training modes on the vascular health of middle-aged and older adults using ultrasound.
Main Supervisor/contact for further details: Dr Amy Campbell a.campbell@yorksj.ac.uk
Project: Improving the physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health of non-operational Fire Service staff
The aim of this PhD will be to evaluate the physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health of non-operational UK Fire Service staff and to co-develop an intervention designed to improve their activity and health behaviours. This PhD will involve collaborating with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Main Supervisor/contact for further details: Dr Sophie Carter s.carter@yorksj.ac.uk
(InSPIRe)
Enhancing future outcomes with maturity-specific identification of risk factors in adolescent female athletes
Biological maturation involves temporal and transient changes in both soft and hard tissue length, strength and compliance, which may influence kinematic and kinetic movement profiles. Rapid changes in hard tissue stimulate a cascading impact on tendon compliance, relative strength, stretch-shortening cycle efficiency and overall coordination. These transient, maturity-related changes in movement may predispose young athletes to an elevated risk of injury and, therefore, need to be identified. Importantly, it is hypothesised risk factor relevance may fluctuate throughout maturation and therefore, adapted training and assessment needs are required across this turbulent period of athletic development. It is clear from male populations that temporal changes in musculoskeletal structures are associated with injury trends, but little is known about how this manifests in female populations, particularly as the nature of physical adaptations differs between sexes.
Therefore, this project aims to explore the nature by which musculoskeletal properties are influenced by biological maturation in female athletes, whilst observing their interaction with injury experiences to develop breakthrough guidelines for practitioners working with female athletes in a development pathway.
To be considered for this position, the essential requirements are:
Registered accreditation with a professional body (i.e., The Society of Sports Therapists [SST], Health and Care Professions Council [HCPC], British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers [BASRaT])
Hold a current advanced trauma first aid qualification (e.g., ATMMIF, ITMMIF, PHICIS)
Be able to obtain a clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Experience working in clinical settings with athletes
Competent with mainstream IT use and statistical analysis software
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Jamie Salter (j.salter@yorksj.ac.uk), Dr Dale Forsdyke (d.forsdyke@yorksj.ac.uk) to discuss the project.
Closing Date - Thursday 19 June 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 09 July 2025
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