Research Associate in Multibody Biomechanical Modelling

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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.

• Utilising Open Sim 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.

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Essential Or Desirable;
Stage(s) assessed at

• Have a good honours degree (or have equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline. — Essential — Application/interview
• Have completed a PhD in engineering or a relevant discipline. — Essential — Application
• Have some post-doctoral experience in a university environment. — Desirable — Application
• Experience in biomechanical multibody modelling as evidenced by publication of high quality theses/journal articles/conference papers, or other outputs. — Essential — Application
• Experience of designing and developing novel multibody models — Essential — Application/Interview
• Experience of analysing biomechanics datasets to inform model development. — Essential — Application/Interview
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time in a research context. — Essential — Interview
• Ability to manage a research project and a track record of delivery on projects to timescale. — Essential — Interview
• Experience of supporting other research staff and research students in a collaborative and supportive environment. — Desirable — Interview
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. — Essential — Application/Interview

• Grade 7
• Salary £38,784 - £41,064 per annum
• Work arrangement 100% FTE
• Duration 12 months fixed term
• Line manager Professor of Biomechanics
• Direct reports None

For informal enquiries about this job contact Claire Brockett, Professor of Biomechanics: on  or on

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…