Research Fellow in Medical Engineering
- University of Leeds
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
- Job Number: 7100862 (Ref #: EPSME1090)
- Posting Date: May 26, 2022
Job Description
Are you a motivated researcher keen to work in an interdisciplinary work environment? Do you enjoy running laboratory experiments? Would you like to produce high impact research in collaboration with an European Consortium of academic and industrial partners?
This project is part of a €9M Horizon2020 European Commission Project “Medical Device Obligations Taskforce – A new platform for innovation in medical technologies” This EU-funded project is developing a series of coordinated procedures to support small and medium-sized enterprises to bring testbeds and device innovations to the level of clinical evaluation. At Leeds, we are developing advanced pre-clinical test methods and performing evaluations of a novel hip joint replacement.
You will work with Professor Louise Jennings and her research group in the Institute of Medical & Biological Engineering. The post will involve extensive contacts and collaboration with our European partners.
You will have a strong background in biotribology, biomechanics, bioengineering or a closely related subject. Due to the environment within our Institute, you will have a proactive approach to working in a multidisciplinary team with engineers, biologists and clinicians.
What we offer in return
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Louise Jennings, Professor of Medical Engineering
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 21000 or email: [email protected]
Location: | Leeds - Main Campus |
Faculty/Service: | Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences |
School/Institute: | School of Mechanical Engineering |
Section: | Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering |
Category: | Research |
Grade: | Grade 7 |
Salary: | £34,304 to £40,927 p.a. |
Working Time: | 37.5 hours per week |
Post Type: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed Term (Until 31 December 2023 (grant funding)) |
Release Date: | Wednesday 25 May 2022 |
Closing Date: | Wednesday 15 June 2022 |
Interview Date: | To be confirmed |
Reference: | EPSME1090 |
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