Faculty of Health & Life Sciences / Public Health & Sport Sciences
The above full time post is available on a permanent basis from August 2025.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. We recognise that our department would benefit from increased diversity and are committed to challenging our procedures to improve and sustain this along the talent pipeline. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
The role
The post of Lecturer in Data Science / Performance Analysis / Biomechanics reflects our commitment to (1) enhancing our existing research expertise in human movement science within Public Health & Sport Sciences; (2) revitalizing our education programmes with cutting-edge skills; and (3) aligning with the university's strategic emphasis on data science. The successful candidate will contribute to extending the research profile of Public Health & Sport Sciences at Exeter, particularly in areas related or complementary to human movement science (biomechanics, performance analysis, and data analytics) as they apply to sports and exercise science.
We are seeking applicants who are actively engaged in performance analysis and biomechanics within sport and health contexts, as well as data scientists who can demonstrate the application of advanced data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling techniques to derive valuable insights from large-scale sports-related datasets.
About you
For a Lecturer post you will have:
- A PhD or equivalent in field related to human movement and data science and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research
- A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding
- An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
- Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
- Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners
- Involvement in projects which develop impact
- Skills and expertise that complements and/or extends that of the existing research teams in PHSS.
- Experience of providing applied support to athletes and sports teams and/or clinical groups.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.
Why our staff love working here
- Flexible working opportunities
- 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Actively inclusive organisation ensuring equality and fairness for all
- Leading parental leave initiatives
- Multiple wellbeing and health initiatives for staff
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
- Beautiful campus environment when working from either Exeter or Penryn
- Inspiring research that really makes a difference to the world
Further information
For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Head of Department, Prof Mark Wilson (mark.wilson@ex.ac.uk).
All applications must be made via our website. The closing date for this role will be the 20th February 2025.
The starting salary will be from £42,882 on Grade F, per annum pro rata subject to knowledge, skills and experience.
