Research Associate in Digital Health Interventions, Loughborough

Job Title: Research Associate in Digital Health Interventions, Loughborough Application Closing Date: Sunday, 01 November 2026 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Full Time, Fixed term to 30 April 2028 Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Heres more about the role and what were looking for: We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Research Associate to join an exciting programme of research focused on developing the next generation of personalised digital health interventions.

Based within the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour (CLiMB) in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, you will be part of a multidisciplinary research community and contribute to an interdisciplinary programme of research with the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering.

You will contribute to research exploring Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) and micro-randomised trials (MRTs), using smartphone and wearable data alongside machine learning, particularly reinforcement learning, to develop interventions that adapt to individuals changing behaviours, needs and contexts. Working within this multidisciplinary research environment, you will contribute across intervention development, study design and delivery, data analysis and machine learning modelling, and the dissemination of findings through high-quality publications and conferences.

About the University Universities are one of this countrys greatest assets. Were educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

About the Department The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing. About You You will have a PhD (or be nearing completion), or equivalent research experience, in digital health, health technology, computer science, data science, behavioural science, health sciences or a related discipline.

You will have experience of programming and quantitative data analysis, with experience of developing or applying machine learning models and using languages such as Python or R. You will be a collaborative, organised and independent researcher, with excellent communication skills and a demonstrable ability to contribute to high-quality research outputs and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Why should you Apply? With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. Wed love to hear from you. Informal enquiries should be directed to James Sanders, Lecturer in Digital Health, via email to For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 1 November 2026 Application Process For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, youd like to request please contact Dr James Sanders using the email above. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme. Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities. Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.