Scientific Researcher / Consultant - Anthropometry & Human Morphology in Guildford

Scientific Researcher / Consultant - Anthropometry & Human Morphology in Guildford

Guildford Full-Time No working from home possible
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About the Project

We are building a new consumer technology venture at the intersection of human measurement, scientific research, computer vision and personalised analysis.

The venture is being developed by experienced entrepreneurs alongside a globally recognised model, actor and digital creator with approximately 4 million combined followers and 50 million monthly impressions across major social platforms.

The project is currently in an early research and development phase and is intentionally operating in stealth while we establish the scientific methodology and technical architecture.

We are now looking for an exceptional scientific researcher or consultant to work directly with the founders and help develop the scientific measurement framework underlying the product.

This is an opportunity to become involved at a very early stage and materially influence how the methodology is constructed.

The Role

The initial objective is not simply to conduct literature reviews. We want someone capable of helping us turn established research on human morphology and measurement into a rigorous, reproducible methodology that can eventually be implemented within software.

You would work directly with the founders and, where appropriate, external technical and scientific specialists.

Your work may include:

β€’ Reviewing scientific literature relating to anthropometry, human morphology and quantitative human measurement.

β€’ Identifying scientifically supported anatomical landmarks, measurements, ratios, indices and reference datasets.

β€’ Helping define a structured measurement framework across relevant aspects of human morphology.

β€’ Evaluating the validity, reliability and repeatability of potential measurements.

β€’ Helping establish appropriate reference populations, ranges and comparison methodologies.

β€’ Examining how variables such as sex, age and population differences affect interpretation.

β€’ Distinguishing objective measurement from higher-level interpretation and identifying where scientific evidence becomes insufficient.

β€’ Helping design protocols for standardised image and measurement capture.

β€’ Working with technical contributors to translate scientific measurement definitions into computational specifications.

β€’ Helping design validation and repeatability testing.

β€’ Identifying methodological limitations and challenging unsupported assumptions made by the founding team.

β€’ Helping establish the scientific foundations upon which a much larger technology platform could subsequently be built.

Who We Are Looking For

We are deliberately open-minded regarding exact academic background.

Relevant expertise may include:

β€’ Anthropometry

β€’ Human morphology

β€’ Biological anthropology

β€’ Craniofacial morphology

β€’ Geometric morphometrics

β€’ Biomechanics

β€’ Body composition research

β€’ Human measurement science

β€’ Quantitative anatomy

β€’ Orthodontic or craniofacial research

β€’ Computer vision applied to human measurement

β€’ Closely related quantitative disciplines

Applications are particularly welcome from exceptional:

β€’ MSc graduates;

β€’ PhD candidates;

β€’ postdoctoral researchers;

β€’ early-career academics;

β€’ researchers transitioning into industry;

β€’ and experienced specialists interested in consulting.

We care substantially more about intellectual ability, scientific rigour and practical problem-solving than seniority or job title.

What We Value

The right person will:

β€’ Think quantitatively and critically.

β€’ Understand how to evaluate scientific evidence rather than simply cite it.

β€’ Be comfortable challenging the founders.

β€’ Be interested in translating academic research into a real consumer product.

β€’ Understand the distinction between correlation, normative data and causal evidence.

β€’ Care about measurement validity and reproducibility.

β€’ Be capable of explaining complex scientific concepts clearly to non-specialists.

β€’ Be excited by an ambiguous early-stage problem where much of the methodology still needs to be constructed.

Location & Working Structure

The position is remote and we will consider exceptional candidates internationally.

Candidates based in London or elsewhere in the UK are particularly encouraged to apply because the founders would value the ability to work together in person periodically. However, location will not prevent us from selecting an exceptional candidate.

The initial engagement is expected to be flexible and project-based, with the potential to develop into a substantially larger role with equity as the venture progresses.

This is a paid position.

Confidentiality

Because the venture is currently operating in stealth, this advertisement deliberately does not disclose the complete product concept, commercial strategy or technical architecture.

Shortlisted candidates will receive substantially more information during the interview process and may be asked to enter into an appropriate confidentiality agreement (NDA) before receiving commercially sensitive details.

Application Process

Please submit your CV together with any relevant academic profile, publications, thesis, research portfolio or previous work.

Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to complete a short case study exercise designed to evaluate scientific reasoning, research ability and practical problem solving rather than simply academic credentials.

Finalists will interview directly with the founding team.

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Contact Details:

Stealth Consumer Science & Technology Venture Recruitment Team