Senior Research Scientist: Translational Movement Biomechanics, Remote Monitoring and Digital Outcomes

il y a 2 semaines


Luxembourg Luxembourg Institute of Health Temps plein

HOSD develops, validates and applies, in translational research, clinical trials and practice, movement and activity based methods and metrics for clinical outcome assessment and to generate novel digital mobility biomarkers which can be used for patient stratification, personalized treatments including rehabilitation an exercise or physical activity based interventions as well as patient engagement (e.g. coaching advise, patient-centred care, participatory medicine).
In expansion of these activities, and in particular related to executing a European project, we are seeking a driven senior research scientist and team member with the experience and potential to develop into a more principle role co-leading the research group.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Contribute to the execution of ongoing research projects (planning, implementation, management, follow-up, supervision, data analysis), in particular a European project developing Smart Implants.
- Contribute to, advance and initiate the use of new technologies and the development of new tools and methods for clinical movement analysis, remote activity monitoring and digital outcome assessments (devices, signals, algorithms, parameters, validation)
- Support the team and autonomously search for and prepare research grant proposals at national, regional and international level.
- Write and contribute to publishing scientific articles for peer-reviewed international journals.
- Stay updated with the current scientific literature related to the domain of expertise of HOSD and disseminate this bibliography to the team.
- Participate in and manage the internal (LIH, transversal) and external cooperations (e.g. CHL, LIROMS, SportFabrik, Uni.lu) and engage in national Luxembourgish, regional and international networks.
- Disseminate results and activities to the scientific community, stakeholders and the general public through the relevant communication channels and events.

**Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications**
- PhD in the area of clinical biomechanics, biomedical engineering, movement analysis or related fields, ideally in an orthopaedics or sports medicine context.
- Solid knowledge, hands-on experience and vision in the translational and clinical research use of wearable sensors, (marker-less) motion capture, including computer vision techniques or apps tracking motion, activity and outcomes.
- Experience or interest to develop skills in a) programming and supervising algorithm or app development for motion analysis and activity monitoring and/or b) data science approaches, including machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Experience, ideally with some track record in executing and managing third party funded research projects.
- Familiarity with setting up, including ethical approval procedures and running clinical research protocols and studies.
- Ability to identify and communicate problems and suggestions for possible solutions in a clear way.
- Language skills in at least one of the national languages (DE, FR and LU) is seen as an asset.
- Excellent planning and communication skills, ability to work in complex, multi-disciplinary teams and to coordinate work, including supervision of interns, students or technical staff.

**Gender Equality**

The LIH is an equal opportunities employer. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff. The LIH is attentive to gender representation among its leadership staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to the recruitment and promotion of female leaders and their career development.

**In Short...**:

- Contract type : Fixed-term contract (CDD)
- Contract duration : 60 months
- Location : rue d’Eich 76 - 1460 LUXEMBOURG
- Start date : 01/04/2025
- Ref : JA/RS0225/BG/HOSD

**How to apply**:
Applications including a letter detailing your motivation and a curriculum vitae should be sent through our website.



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