Research Assistant/Associate in traumatic brain injury biomechanics

Location: South Kensington and White City (hybrid)

About the role:

This exciting post contributes directly to a national multi-centre research platform, TBI-REPORTER. The aim of this MRC National research platform is to catalyse TBI research through the data access, biomarker development and experimental medicine activities.

You will work closely with Dr Mazdak Ghajari (Design Engineering) and Prof David Sharp (Medicine and TBI REPORTER biomarker lead) to develop biomechanical research relevant to the understanding and treatment of TBI. The work will include developing new approaches to the analysis of biomechanical data, using a range of databases that include TBI biomechanical data.

What you would be doing:

Your role will be to identify and access new data sources of relevant biomechanical data, developing methods for harmonising and standardising the data, and producing new standards for data sharing across the TBI biomechanics field. You will assist on the development of new biomechanical biomarkers of value for predicting the effect of TBI on the brain and help to disseminate these through the research community using TBI REPORTER.

What we are looking for:

You are expected to demonstrate the following:

• PhD or Master’s in Engineering
• Practical experience within an engineering-medicine collaborative research environment
• Practical experience of working with databases
• Knowledge of biomechanics and traumatic brain injury
• Interested in working across bioengineering and medical research disciplines

What we can offer you:

• Work with a unique team of engineers and clinicians
• Access to a large TBI network across the UK and internationally
• Expand your professional network across academia, sports bodies and industry
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Dr Mazdak Ghajari – m.ghajari@imperial.ac.uk.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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