Overview
Job Title: Research Associate in Female Athlete Injury and Health
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Part-time (0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours per week), 10 months fixed term contract Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: This position supports a project led by Loughborough University in partnership with Howden Group, aiming to address gaps in understanding female athlete injury risk and career disruptions to inform more equitable insurance models. The project adopts a multidisciplinary, mixed-methods approach grounded in a “gendered environmental” framework, recognising that injury risk is shaped by physiological, physical, and social factors. The role involves undertaking literature reviews, injury data analysis, and qualitative work with athletes and support staff. The postholder will also support the development of reports, publications, and stakeholder materials. About the University Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better. About the Department The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing. About You To be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with the following key experience and skills. Experience of conducting literature reviews Experience of the collation, management, and analysis of quantitative injury data Experience of conducting focus groups and/or interviews Ability to communicate well via presentations and written reports for academic, policy and industry audiences. Why should you Apply? With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Laura Barrett or Prof Dominic Malcolm, Principal Investigators, via email to L.A.Barrett@lboro.ac.uk or D.E.Malcolm@lboro.ac.uk For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Closing Date: 29 July 2026 Application Process For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Dr Laura Barrett or Prof Dominic Malcolm using the email addresses above. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme. Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Financial Wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities. Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. Health and Wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support. Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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