Research Associate in Female Athlete Injury and Health

Job Title: Research Associate in Female Athlete Injury and Health Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Part-time (0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours per week), 10 months fixed term contract Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Heres more about the role and what were looking for: This position supports a project led by Loughborough University in partnership with Howden Group, aiming to address gaps in understanding female athlete injury risk and career disruptions to inform more equitable insurance models. The project adopts a multidisciplinary, mixed-methods approach grounded in a gendered environmental framework, recognising that injury risk is shaped by physiological, physical, and social factors. The role involves undertaking literature reviews, injury data analysis, and qualitative work with athletes and support staff. The postholder will also support the development of reports, public...