Contract lecturer/researcher Biomechanics of movement

Teaching duties

The successful candidate will be required to teach engineering and master's degree courses. They will also be involved in work-study programmes and core courses (levels L1 and L2).

More specifically, they will participate in core teaching (lectures/tutorials/practical work) on the fundamental and technical aspects of movement biomechanics, as well as teaching general human physiology or (bio)mechanics, depending on their profile. Specific teaching may be geared towards the design and development of innovative technical and conceptual solutions aimed at assisting movement and preventing musculoskeletal disorders.

The successful candidate will participate in educational engineering and course development. They will also be involved in supervising internships/projects/project workshops in the integrated preparatory cycle/engineering cycle/master's cycle.

The ability to teach in English would be an advantage.

Research mission

The successful candidate will join the BMBI laboratory, which is looking to strengthen its new Biomechanics of Movement and E-Health (BioMovE) research area. They will work on topics related to sport, health and ergonomics, with the aim of characterising motor performance, restoring and improving it, and preventing associated risks. This performance can be assessed on the basis of experimental data (3D motion analysis, dynamometry, EMG, metabolic analysis, medical imaging, etc.) and/or biomechanical models. With a background in physical and sports science and technology or biomechanics, the candidate will propose personalised models of the musculoskeletal system in order to understand motor adaptations and specific equipment in the various activities explored. These models may be applied to different contexts: clinical (pathologies, disability, ageing, etc.), sporting (training, athleticism, reathleticism, fatigue, etc.) or professional (posture, ergonomics, MSDs).

The successful candidate will participate in the partnership and promotion strategy and its implementation through internal projects within the BioMovE research area, and potentially in conjunction with other scientific areas of the BMBI laboratory. Projects may include the transfer of fundamental research in the form of assessment tools and embedded technologies for clinical, sporting or industrial applications.

Additional information

Resources

· The successful candidate will benefit from the BioMovE team's recognised expertise in the fields of biomechanics and movement analysis applied to various situations (training, physical exertion assistance, musculoskeletal disorders, etc.).

· They will also have access to the wide range of instrumentation and software tools available on the laboratory's Sport Health Technology platform (https://bmbi.utc.fr/recherche/plateforme-technologie-sport-sante/ ).

Other information

· Participation in research programmes, particularly international ones

· Interest in technological research and partnership-based research with companies

· Ability to work in a team

· National and international cooperation encouraged.

The institution

The University of Technology at Compiègne (UTC-Compiegne) a member of the Alliance Sorbonne University (ASU) and of the network of universities of technology, is among the top engineering schools in many national rankings and offers a privileged setting for teaching and research.

www.utc.fr

The department

The Department of Biological Engineering, one of the 6 departments at UTC-Compiegne, offers course units for entry-level students as part of the UTC’s Core Curriculum and for students pursuing the different engineering majors (whether full-time or as a sandwich course), as well as providing professional vocational training in engineering. It also awards research degrees at the Master’s degree and PhD levels.

The Department’s teaching covers technologies relating to medical devices, biotechnologies, food and nutritional innovations, and agro resources. It hosts the Biomechanics and Bioengineering Laboratory (BMBI UMR CNRS 7338) and the Enzymatic and Cellular Engineering laboratory (GEC UMR CNRS 7035).

It maintains solid relations with industry in teaching (via student internships at various levels) and in research (collaborative research projects).

It also develops close links with other institutions in France and abroad as regards teaching (e.g., international student exchange agreements) and research (e.g., research collaborations).

https://www.utc.fr/formations/diplome-dingenieur/genie-biologique-gb/

The laboratory

The BMBI Biomechanics and Bioengineering Laboratory (UMR CNRS 7338) is a joint research unit under the supervision of UTC and CNRS. BMBI has a unique position in the field of biomechanics and health engineering. It conducts fundamental research into understanding/modelling living systems at different scales (from the cell to the whole body) and develops solutions or applications for the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, replacement and even prevention of pathologies of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and metabolic systems. It thus aims to ensure a continuum of fundamental research, engineering and technology for health. The laboratory's scientific activity is organised around four teams with complementary skills: Cells, Biomaterials and Bioreactors (CBB), Characterisation and Personalised Modelling of the Musculoskeletal System (C2MUST), Fluid-Biological Structure Interactions (IFSB) and Biomechanics of Movement and E-Health (BioMovE).

Several platforms and demonstrators developed within the laboratory illustrate this desire to confront research with the complexity of applications. In particular, the laboratory has a motion analysis platform, called the Sports and Health Technology Platform (TSS). https://bmbi.utc.fr/recherche/plateforme-technologie-sport-sante/ In its current form, the TSS platform is composed of several cutting-edge motion capture systems, making it one of the most comprehensive and versatile platforms. Through continuous investment in research and development in biomechanical metrology equipment, it aims to be a technological showcase. Applications include clinical research, industry, ergonomics, gerontechnology, etc. Also, in association with the University Service for Physical and Sports Activities (SUAPS) and the UTC Sport Association, it also allows for the evaluation of athletic performance.

The laboratory maintains close relationships with industrial partners (such as ANSYS, SEGULA, GUERBET, SANOFI) and start-ups. It leads or participates in projects with numerous university hospitals (Amiens, Henri Mondor in Créteil, Pitié-Salpétrière in Paris, Paul Brousse in Villejuif, other national research teams (INSERM, INRIA, Sorbonne University Laboratories, Ecole Polytechnique, for example) and international research teams (University of Tokyo, QMUL, UCL, University of Waterloo, Lebanese University, etc.).

Contract type and expected start date

Fixed-term contract – as soon as possible until 31/08/2028

Gross monthly salary

from €2,590 to €3,900 depending on experience

Application dates

From 05/09/2025 to 02/11/2025

Application

A CV including contact details for references and a cover letter in PDF format.

Contacts

Sofiane Boudaoud, Director of the Biological Engineering Department

sofiane.boudaoud@utc.fr / 03 44 23 73 35

Cécile Legallais, Director of the BMBI Laboratory

cecile.legallais@utc.fr / 03 44 23 46

Profile and keywords

Profile: Doctorate / PhD in biomechanics or sports science

Keywords: Biomechanics of movement, sport, health, ergonomics, musculoskeletal modelling

Qualifications, education

Qualification: Doctorate / Phd

Field of study: Biomechanics, sports science or related field.