Academic Associate

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. 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.

The Role

The role is designed to provide an opportunity for a mix of teaching and research. 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

·  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.

•            Knowledge and experience to teach on Sports Science and/or Sports and Exercise Therapy modules

•            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

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

 Main Supervisor/contact for further details: Dr Jamie Salter (j.salter@yorksj.ac.uk), Dr Dale Forsdyke (d.forsdyke@yorksj.ac.uk)

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.