Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Department: School of Engineering & Materials Science
Salary: £40,223- £44,722 per annum (Grade 4)
Reference: 862
Location: Mile End
Date posted: 12 January 2024
Closing date: 4 February 2024

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About the Role

We are in search of exceptional, self-driven postdoctoral research associates (PDRAs) to join a dedicated team in developing and testing a groundbreaking minimally invasive device for deep access within the human body. The research remit will encompass mechanical and electronic circuit design, prototyping, and pre-clinical evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic devices to tackle clinical challenges within hospital settings. A deep understanding and hands-on experience in user-centred design, electronic circuitry, programming, and system controls within medical contexts are highly regarded. Dissemination of findings through publication is an essential aspect of these positions.

The selected candidate will collaborate as part of a cohesive unit to; 1) Design, develop, and experimentally validate mechanical and electronic systems for image-guided therapy, 2) Integrate pioneering and proven tools for the precise control and validation of interventional device placements, and 3) Examine clinical workflows and validate the established systems in tandem with clinical partners.

About You

You will possess a PhD (or be nearing completion) in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering, or a related discipline. You will have hands-on experience with engineering designs, circuitry, system control, and integration, with a special emphasis on mechatronic and robotic systems. Your track record will demonstrate proficiency in the design, fabrication, and pre-clinical testing of innovative devices. You should be adept with LabView, Matlab, and SolidWorks.

About the School

The role will be situated at the School of Engineering & Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London. The appointee will collaborate closely with researchers in the Centre for Bioengineering, the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as with NHS hospitals. Furthermore, the candidate will work hand in hand with clinical and industrial partners to ensure the translation of this research into clinical practice.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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