HEO Higher Scientific Officer – VR Rehabilitation & Clinical Biomechanics

An exciting job opportunity with the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) has become available.

The deadline is Wednesday 26th October – click here to read the full job description.

“At the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel. DMRC Stanford Hall is part of the United Kingdom Strategic Command (UKSC). The unit provides a rehabilitation service for the Defence Medical Services (DMS), and research is a key element of this service.

The Academic Department of Military Rehabilitation (ADMR) at DMRC is the research hub for musculoskeletal and rehabilitation research in the Defence Medical Services. We are a vibrant and fast-moving organisation which aims to support the highest and very best primary healthcare to members of the Armed Forces and other entitled personnel. We have an opportunity for a Higher Scientific Officer – Virtual Reality Rehabilitation here on the Academic Department of Military Rehabilitation (ADMR), Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), Stanford Hall.

This role requires the post holder to work as a research scientist on the Academic Department of Military Rehabilitation (ADMR) at the UK Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with specific expertise in the practical application of virtual reality rehabilitation within a Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN).

The successful candidate will be providing biomechanical, virtual reality and clinical assessment implementing a CAREN high end system, including patient preparation, equipment setup and system operation. Elements of the CAREN system includes high-speed 3-D motion cameras, instrumented treadmill with force plates, high-definition image projection, 6-degree motion base, surround sound and wireless electromyography (EMG) sensors. The post holder’s primary role is to develop research questions, advise on research design, conduct human studies, publish scientific papers & supervise the CAREN trainer assessment of military personnel undergoing residential rehabilitation. Knowledge of and experience using the CAREN system, biomechanical 3-D motion capture techniques, and previous involvement in clinical research are essential.”