Senior Technician (Biomechanics)

Senior Technician (Biomechanics)

Department/College: Student Journey - Technical Services

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 6 from £34,588 - £39,144 per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £41,292 through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Technical Services at Brunel University of London is seeking an experienced Senior Technician in Biomechanics to support teaching and research across Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences and Health Sciences.

This is a rare opportunity to join during a major investment phase. A £540,000 Wolfson Foundation grant is funding a new, fully accessible biomechanics laboratory opening in 2026. You will play a key role in supporting current facilities while helping to establish and operate this new laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and research activity, ensuring effective use of equipment by students and staff, and maintaining high standards of data quality.
• Manage setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of specialist equipment including motion capture, force plates, EMG, instrumented treadmills, walkways and dynamometry.
• Process data using MATLAB or Python (advantageous).
• Provide technical guidance in a varied, multi user environment.
• Operate independently and contribute to laboratory development, continuous improvement and expansion of biomechanical capability across the University.
• Maintain laboratory health and safety requirements and communicate organisationally.

Qualifications

• Proven, hands on experience in a biomechanics laboratory environment.
• Experience with motion capture, force plates, EMG, instrumented treadmills, walkways and dynamometry.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; proactive approach; understanding of laboratory health and safety.
• Independent working ability in a multi user environment.
• Experience with data processing and familiarity with MATLAB or Python (advantageous).

Benefits

• Generous leave and pension benefits.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to shape a growing facility and work with modern equipment.
• Support impactful research and teaching within a collaborative technical community.

Closing date for applications: 23/07/2026

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under represented in our workforce.