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Overview

This 12-month post is associated with an EPSRC grant led by Imperial College. The grant is titled “The effect of hip muscles on knee pain” and involves development of a multi-body model of the hip and knee to evaluate the mechanics of the iliotibial band – which acts as a link between the hip and knee. We aim to develop novel models that represent the laboratory-based simulation of the hip and knee, conducted at Imperial College, before creating new subject-specific models using a forward-dynamics approach to predict the effect of variation in hip muscle strength on the iliotibial band mechanics under a range of daily activities.

Main duties and responsibilities

Utilising OpenSim software, adapt and develop new multibody models of the lower limb, under the supervision of members of the project’s academic team (Claire Brockett)

• Lead the delivery of aspects of the project assigned to you; liaising with the team at Imperial College to obtain relevant data inputs for model development
• Liaise with collaborators to help disseminate research outputs.
• Present the work at national conferences and meetings.
• Prioritize activities to achieve objectives agreed with the supervisors and project sponsors.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant literature.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

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Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place w/c 9th February 2026. This will be an interview with a brief candidate presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage in the week commencing 2nd February 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact mac-operations@sheffield.ac.uk    

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What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Closing Date : 31/01/2026 

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