Research Technician
Role Overview
Support the delivery of a research project titled 'The Science of Exercise Selection: The effect of overground, incline and water-treadmill exercise on muscle activity and movement adaptation'
Provide practical, technical and administrative support to academic staff and the Equine Therapy Centre team
Work collaboratively with researchers at Hartpury University and the University of Lancashire
Key Skills for This Role
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About the Role
Support the delivery of a research project titled 'The Science of Exercise Selection: The effect of overground, incline and water-treadmill exercise on muscle activity and movement adaptation'
Provide practical, technical and administrative support to academic staff and the Equine Therapy Centre team
Work collaboratively with researchers at Hartpury University and the University of Lancashire
Key Duties
- Assist with horse recruitment, selection and preparation for research activities
- Support data collection using surface electromyography (sEMG) and Qualisys motion capture technology
- Contribute to data processing, analysis and accurate record keeping
- Play a key role in advancing knowledge of equine exercise, muscle activity and movement adaptation
About You
- Hold a BSc (Hons) or MSc in Equine Science, Animal Science, Biomechanics, Sports Science, or a related discipline
- Have excellent horse handling skills and confidence working with horses in a research environment
- Possess experience supporting data collection and analysis activities
- Be highly organised, with the ability to maintain accurate digital records
- Be confident using Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis software
- Have strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Experience of Qualisys motion capture, EquiGait, MATLAB or Visual3D software would be advantageous, although full training will be provided
- Be based at, or able to travel to, Hartpury University and work flexibly to meet data collection requirements
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative research team
Compensation and Hours
- £13,331 per annum
- 14.8 hours per week
- Fixed Term for 24 months
Staff Benefits
- 35 days annual leave entitlement (Pro-Rata)
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme: Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
- Entry to seasonal events on campus
- Access to a shuttle bus service (Gloucester Routes)
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing
Located in Gloucestershire on a 360-hectare campus
Provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students
The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality and has 97% graduate employability
The College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas
Application Notes
- The closing date for receipt of applications is 11th October 2026
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK
- All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks
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