We are looking for enthusiastic Research Assistants to join an existing research team who are delivering commercially funded research projects which aim to enhance physical performance and/or reduce musculoskeletal injuries in physically demanding occupations.  The research team are currently delivering projects for the UK Armed Forces, emergency services and private sector. This role will work primarily into projects which aim to develop Physical Employment Standards (PES) for Ground Close Combat (GCC) roles within the UK Armed Forces and evaluating the physical demands and nutritional requirements of arduous military training. Supported by academics from within the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Chichester and an international network of subject matter experts, the successful applicant will primarily assist in data collection for projects, provide support to field studies, perform data analysis and undertake literature reviews and administrative tasks to support and commercial activities. The successful applicant will have an MSc in applied sport or exercise physiology, biomechanics or performance analysis; have knowledge of applied physiological data collection techniques; and have experience of collating data in the field. Although you are not required to have experience in working with personnel in physically demanding occupations (although this would be advantageous) you should have a background in sports and exercise physiology/ nutrition/ physical activity. There will be some travel and overnight stays required (including possibly overseas). These posts are full time and Fixed term for 12 months, subject to funding. Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Sam Blacker or Dr Steve Myers. Closing Date: 14 August 2016 Interview Date: TBC *Please note that this recruitment campaign is for three posts in total which will be filled by either Research Assistants or Research Fellows.  For further information, see separate advert for Research Fellow on our website. To request a full job profile, please email.

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