A fully funded 4-year PhD studentship is available at the University of Wolverhampton in partnership with the British Judo Association and GB Judo. The project focuses on enhancing elite judo performance through strength and conditioning, investigating how physical preparation translates into technical and tactical success in competition. The successful candidate will deliver S&C support to elite judo athletes, work within an interdisciplinary team, and develop applied academic expertise through a project focused on gym-to-mat performance transfer. The research aims to identify key physical qualities behind winning judo actions, co-design training interventions with coaches and athletes, and develop practical tools to track readiness and adaptation. The studentship offers a £20,780 annual stipend and a full tuition fee waiver. Applicants should have a strong background in sport science or related fields, with experience in coaching or athlete monitoring highly desirable. To apply, candidates must send a CV and cover letter, including contact details of two referees, to Prof Andrew Lane at [email protected], clearly indicating the reference 'PhD GB Judo.' The application deadline is August 17, 2025, and interviews will be held on August 27, 2025, at the British Judo, Walsall Campus. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking to develop expertise in elite sport performance and contribute to innovative research in judo.

A fully funded 4-year PhD studentship is available at the University of Wolverhampton in partnership with the British Judo Association and GB Judo. The project focuses on enhancing elite judo performance through interdisciplinary research, specifically investigating how strength and conditioning qualities translate into competitive success. The successful candidate will deliver strength and conditioning support to elite athletes, collaborate with Olympic and world-class performers, and develop applied academic expertise in gym-to-mat performance transfer. The research aims to identify key physical qualities behind winning judo actions, co-design training interventions with coaches and athletes, and develop practical tools to track readiness and adaptation. Applicants should have a strong background in sport science or related fields, with experience in elite sport environments preferred. The studentship provides a £20,780 annual stipend and a full tuition fee waiver. The application deadline is August 17, 2025. To apply, candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, and contact details of two referees to Prof Andrew Lane at [email protected], clearly indicating 'PhD GB Judo' in the subject line. Selection activities will take place at the British Judo, Walsall Campus, University of Wolverhampton.

A fully funded 4-year PhD studentship is available at the University of Wolverhampton in partnership with the British Judo Association and GB Judo. The project focuses on enhancing elite judo performance through interdisciplinary research, specifically investigating how strength and conditioning qualities translate into competitive success. The successful candidate will deliver S&C support to elite athletes, collaborate with Olympic and world-class performers, and develop applied academic expertise in gym-to-mat performance transfer. The research aims to identify key physical qualities behind winning judo actions, co-design training interventions with coaches and athletes, and develop practical tools to track readiness and adaptation. Applicants should have a strong background in sport science or related fields, experience in coaching or working with elite athletes, and the ability to work collaboratively. The studentship provides a £20,780 annual stipend and a full tuition fee waiver. The application deadline is August 17, 2025, with interviews scheduled for August 27, 2025 at the British Judo, Walsall Campus. To apply, candidates should send a CV and cover letter to Prof Andrew Lane at [email protected], including contact details of two referees and referencing 'PhD GB Judo'.