Research Assistant/Associate

Location: South Kensington and White City

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London. This post is funded by an UKRI Biomedical Catalyst grant awarded to Dr Nicolas Newell and an industry partner to investigate the biomechanics of a novel spinal implant.

The main aim of the research is to develop complex, physiological ex vivo test methods that allows the biomechanical assessment of novel spinal implants. State-of-the art equipment such as a 9.4T MRI scanner, microCT machine, and a six degree of freedom robot arm will be used to give unprecedented insight into the biomechanics of the spine, and how implants intact with soft and hard tissues. The post will involve working closely with an industry partner who are developing a breakthrough treatment to restore spine function. This means the project will be fast paced with a strong application focus.

You will benefit from joining a vibrant, multidisciplinary team with access to expertise across a range of fields. We are looking to appoint someone with strong experimental skills to participate in the different cutting-edge projects that happen in our research group. The post will be based in the open and collaborative Spine Biomechanics Group (newsfeed), which brings together scientists, engineers and clinicians to address interdisciplinary challenges in spine biomechanics research.

Key duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing the network of academic and non-academic collaborators who will be involved in this project.

You will apply for ethical approval for the study.

You will conduct ex vivo experiments collecting data to characterise the biomechanics of spinal segments before and after surgical insertion of an implant.

You will design and manufacture test fixtures able to apply physiologic loads to spinal segments.

You will have the opportunity to supervise MEng/MSc students and to support the supervision of PhD candidates. Experiences in other teaching roles, including lecturing, will be enabled as part of the broad range of career development opportunities that Imperial College makes available to its postdoctoral research staff.

Essential requirements

You will have a first/high 2:1 degree in bioengineering/mechanical engineering or a related discipline. You will have knowledge and practical experience of conducting ex vivo biomechanical experiments and will have experience of publishing research and presenting to a scientific community.

Further Information

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £38, 194- £41,388 per annum.

For any queries regarding the application process email: Yusra Vallimohamed at Y.vallimohamed@imperial.ac.uk 

For technical issues when applying, email recruitment@imperial.ac.uk

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Nicolas Newell (n.newell09@ic.ac.uk) for informal enquiries about the post.

Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to Yusra Vallimohamed at Y.vallimohamed@imperial.ac.uk

For technical issues when applying online please email recruitment@imperial.ac.uk

Committed to equality and valuing diversity, we are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.

Closing date: 10/04/2022

To apply, visit www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs and search by the job reference ENG02519.

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