Job Title: Research Associate (Breathing Pattern Assessment App Developer) Application Closing Date: Monday, 22 June 2026 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Full Time, 12 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 project funded by the EPSRC Emerge Place Based Impact Accelerator Account. The project involves developing and refining a smartphone app to assess and monitor breathing patterns. This will support improved rehabilitation outcomes for patients with Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD), a common but under-diagnosed cause of breathlessness. BPD is associated with frightening symptoms, so this project has the potential to transform rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life outcomes for patients. The role will involve app development for a mobile device to monitor and classify breathing patterns from video data. You will be working alongside the project team to incorporate stakeholder feedback and move the product along the regulatory pathway. Occasional travel will be involved to support meetings with stakeholders and to undertake system testing in clinical environments. 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 To be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with the following key experience and skills. Experience of mobile device application development Experience of image feature extraction and classification Research background in a relevant area of computer science Ability to programme in Python and / or Kotlin Ability to write clear documentation Well-organised with an ability to work to deadlines Ability to comply with relevant requirement in relation to Research Ethics, Data Protection and Good Clinical Practice Ability to communicate well via presentations and written reports to the project team and collaborators and a variety of professional, clinical and patient stakeholders. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Sam Winter, Principal Investigator, via email to For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Closing Date: 22 June 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 Sam Winter using the email above. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This has been identified as a role that could work dynamically and, if successful, your line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you. Please note, however, there is a general expectation that the successful candidate will spend the majority of time working on the Loughborough campus due to the onsite activities involved. 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.
