Reader - Clinical Exercise Physiology

  • Scotland
  • £58,225-67,468 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
University of the West of Scotland – School of Health & Life Sciences - Division of Sport, Exercise and HealthLanarkshire CampusFull time: 35 hours per weekWe are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Clinical Exercise Physiology academic who will be vital to shaping the future of the Division of Sport, Exercise and Health at UWS. The successful candidate's expertise would lie in Ultrasound imaging or other clinical exploratory technique. The post holder will not only deliver on our research agenda but across our undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio. You will join a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community - and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges.The successful candidate should have the following:
  • Relevant PhD qualification
  • Sustained record of impactful research which can contribute to REF 2029 and wider research agenda
  • Growing trajectory for international reputation
  • Experience of primary supervision of PhD students to completion
  • Experience of attracting competitive research funding
  • Experience of leading teams including research and supporting colleagues in their development including upskilling staff in imaging techniques
  • Appropriate evidence of professional practice and external engagement which is clearly in line with the School's priority areas for the future (e.g. external engagement in terms of research, knowledge exchange, or engagement with professional bodies or other external organisations)
  • Experience of development and leading learning, teaching and assessment within Higher Education across a broad area of Sport and Exercise Science.
  • Experience of flexible delivery and successful deployment of learning strategies including the use of authentic/real-world assessment approaches whilst supporting an outstanding student experience.
About usUWS have developed a reputation for excellence in sport. The Division of Sport, Exercise and Health portfolio of programmes integrates biological and behavioural approaches to enhance human health and performance. Our team, our students and our graduates make significant scientific and socio-cultural contributions towards physical activity, sport and health from our local community through to professional sport.The Sport and Physical Activity Research Institute (SPARI) provides support staff in their research ambitions and helps develop funding submissions, impact case studies, collaboration, and network building. SPARI has over a decade of outputs, funding applications, and REF submissions. In REF2021, half of our outputs were considered world internationally excellent, while a further almost a fifth were considered world-leading. The internationally recognised Shanghai Rankings place us as the highest-ranked Sports Science research institute in Scotland and 4th in the UK.We will continue to build on the Divisions history of success regarding student experience, research and external partnerships to deliver Strategy 2030.The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities - among the very best in the country - and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors. about our School of Health & Life Sciences.UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland's largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
  • 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
  • Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
  • A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
  • Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
  • Fitness facilities across our campuses
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional, career and research development opportunities.
Interview date: Week commencing 29th September 2025Informal queries can be sent to Déarbhla Gallagher, Head of Division Sport, Exercise and HealthPlease note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided)The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.You can find out more about how the University uses your personal data as part of the recruitment process by looking at the UWS HR Applicant Privacy Notice atUWS are committed signatories to the .UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.

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