Research Assistant in Biomaterials for Bioprinting

Job reference: SAE-029684
Salary: £32,080 to £33,951 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 22/09/2025
Contract Duration: 9 months
School/Directorate: School of Engineering

A Research Assistant position is available for an outstanding and ambitious biomedical engineer to undertake research in the field of biomaterials for bioprinting. This is a unique opportunity for the selected candidate to join Dr. Domingos group on an industry-sponsored project aiming at the design of new collagen-based inks for 3D bioprinting of human tissues.

You should have, or be working towards, a degree or equivalent in biomaterials, biomedical engineering or similar. Expertise in polymeric hydrogels design and characterization, 3D bioprinting, tissue engineering, biocompatibility testing, and rheological testing techniques are essential. You should be capable of working autonomously ensuring the delivery of pre-defined milestones and outputs in a timely and efficient manner, so excellent organisational skills are required. The appointed research associate will also be supporting Dr. Domingos by report writing and communicating outputs to industrial partner and more broadly to the scientific community.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr. Marco Domingos

Email: marco.domingos@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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