Lecturer in Data Science / Performance Analysis / Biomechanics (E&R)

The above full-time post is available on a permanent basis from August 2025.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. We recognise that our department would benefit from increased diversity and are committed to challenging our procedures to improve and sustain this along the talent pipeline. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

The role

The post of Lecturer in data science / performance analysis / biomechanics reflects our commitment to (1) enhancing our existing research expertise in human movement science within Public Health & Sport Sciences; (2) revitalizing our education programmes with cutting-edge skills; and (3) aligning with the university's strategic emphasis on data science. The successful candidate will contribute to extending the research profile of Public Health & Sport Sciences at Exeter, particularly in areas related or complementary to human movement science (biomechanics, performance analysis, and data analytics) as they apply to sports and exercise science.

We are seeking applicants who are actively engaged in performance analysis and biomechanics within sport and health contexts, as well as data scientists who can demonstrate the application of advanced data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling techniques to derive valuable insights from large-scale sports-related datasets.

About you

For a Lecturer post you will have:

• A PhD or equivalent in field related to human movement and data science and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research.
• A strong record in attracting funding for research or demonstrate potential to attract such funding.
• An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research.
• Enthusiasm for delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners.
• Involvement in projects which develop impact.
• Skills and expertise that complements and/or extends that of the existing research teams in PHSS.
• Experience of providing applied support to athletes and sports teams and/or clinical groups.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

To find out more about what we offer our staff, please visit: Benefits | Prospective Staff | University of Exeter.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Head of Department, Prof Mark Wilson (mark.wilson@ex.ac.uk).

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