Research Fellow in Biomedical Physics or Engineering

Location: Clifton Campus

24 months fixed term

About the Role

The principal purpose of the job will be to contribute to the development of research outputs in biomedical device fabrication for neurodegenerative diseases therapies. The role will encompass all of the following, but the balance of duties and responsibilities will be determined in discussion with the post holder’s line manager:

• Design and optimisation of focused ultrasound devices for opening BBB;
• Application of photo-biomodulation devices for cellular rejuvenation;
• Integration of biomedical device diagnostics with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI);
• Supporting the development of an in-vitro advanced blood brain barrier model; and

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Prof. Rob Morris (Professor of Physics and Maths) at rob.morris@ntu.ac.uk or Dr. Gareth Cave (Principal Lecturer in Chemistry) at gareth.cave@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

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