Full-Time Research Assistant (M/F/D)

LUNEX International University of Health, Exercise and Sports is an ambitious private Higher Education Institution in Luxembourg attracting students from Europe and beyond and offering high-quality teaching and learning in higher education and innovative research in sport and health.

We are expanding our team and are looking to recruit a capable, enthusiastic and motivated researcher on a full-time basis with interest in Motor Performance, Motion Analysis and relevant statistical methods in these fields.

Roles and responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Develop Research Projects and disseminate research results in the field of Health, Exercise and Sport
• Develop and supervise research activities of the LUNEX Sport and Movement Laboratory – fully equipped Movement Analysis Lab.
• Be in charge of the technical management of the LUNEX Sport and Movement Laboratory.
• Supervise students’ conducting research projects within the LUNEX Sport and Movement Lab
• Work within an established team of academics and scientists delivering learning modules in statistics and research methods at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across all health-related Bachelor and Master study programmes.

This full-time position offers the development of invaluable expertise working in an international environment, highly focused on integrating research and academia.

Selection criteria

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• subject expertise in the field of research methods, statistics and sensorised motor assessment in humans
• excellent experience with report writing and data analysis,
• expert ability to work in a team or independently to deliver projects’ milestones,
• a keen desire to engage in research and evidence-based teaching,
• excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills,
• excellent English language skills (as English is the language of tuition at LUNEX University),
• ability to engage with students,
• commitment to continued professional development.

Additional skills of interest:

• programming skills (Matlab, Labview, C, C++, Java, Python)
• knowledge of biomechanics,
• French and/or German language skills

The salary is competitive and in line with qualifications and experience.

You can send your application containing a cover letter, CV and copy of diplomas and qualifications to hr@lunex-university.net by 14.06.2021.

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