PhD Studentship - Biomechanical interventions in special populations to improve function and enhance exercise prescription outcomes.
This project will be co-developed between the student and the supervisory team; however, interests should be aligned to BU’s strategic investment area of Medical Sciences.
Within special populations there exists unique movement control considerations and needs. This PhD will explore the needs of a chosen special population with the aim of developing specific, evidence based, training programmes to enhance or maintain movement control. This problem will be approached by the integration of biomechanical and motor control methodologies and perspectives and will utilise state of the art motion capture technology and motor control assessment techniques. Experience with: Matlab/Python, 3D Cameras (i.e Qualisys, Vicon), Inertial Sensor Systems (i.e. XSens, XIO) are a benefit.
This is a fully-funded PhD studentship which includes a stipend of £15,450 each year to support your living costs.
This project is conditional upon the funding being secured.
The closing date for applications is 5th December 2021.
Entry Requirements
The BU PhD and MRes Studentships are open to UK, EU and International students.
Candidates for a PhD Studentship should demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 4 years and must demonstrate:
- Outstanding academic potential as measured normally by either a 1st class honours degree (or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or a Master’s degree with distinction or equivalent
- An IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (with a minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent) for candidates for whom English is not their first language and this must be evidenced at point of application.
How to apply
Click the green ‘Apply now’ button at the top of the our course page and complete the online application form. You can find further guidance about applying for a postgraduate research degree in our Postgraduate Research section.
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